Abstract:
Broomrape, Orobanche species, is an obligate parasitic flowering plant.
Complete faba bean yield loss by this weed forced farmers to replace
fababean by wheat and oil crops. The distribution of the weed is
increasing annually. To obtain relevant information on the introduction
and distribution of the weed, survey was conducted on randomly selected
20 farmers’ fields in two peasant associations. In this survey, information
was also gathered regarding farmers attitude and local control practices.
In view of the problem inflicted by Orobanche species, mutual effort
among research centers, development organizations, individuals and
others has to be strengthened to embark up on a coordinated program
that could minimize the existing problem and retard further spread and
dissemination of the weed to other areas.
