Arem

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.