Correct option is C
The correct answer is: C – Sorghum
Explanation:
Striga, commonly known as witchweed, is a parasitic weed that significantly affects sorghum and other cereal crops like maize, millet, and rice.
Striga, commonly known as witchweed, is a parasitic weed that significantly affects sorghum and other cereal crops like maize, millet, and rice.
It attaches to the roots of host plants and draws nutrients and water, leading to stunted growth and drastic yield losses, especially in nutrient-poor soils.
Information Key Points:
It reduces crop yield by extracting nutrients and water from host plants.
More severe under low fertility and drought conditions.
Control methods include crop rotation, resistant varieties, and soil fertility improvement.
Knowledge Booster:
Wheat – Affected more commonly by weeds like Phalaris minor and diseases like rusts.
Pulses – Susceptible to weeds and pests like pod borers and aphids.
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