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Inhibition of germination inStriga by means of urea

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In vitro seed germination percentages and radicle lengths ofStriga hermonthica markedly decreased in the presence of urea at concentrations which could be expected in the field after standard application rates. Relatively high concentrations of ammonium sulphate brought about a similar effect while sodium nitrate was ineffective.

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  1. Department of Agricultural Research, Royal Tropical Institute, Mauritskade 63, NL-1092 AD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Carla Pesch & A. H. Pieterse

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Pesch, C., Pieterse, A.H. Inhibition of germination inStriga by means of urea. Experientia 38, 559–560 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02327047

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