Phytoparasitica (2007) 35, 367-375

G. Economou, D. Lyra, K. Sotirakoglou, K. Fasseas and P. Taradilis (2007)
Stimulating Orobanche ramosa seed germination with an Ascophyllum nodosum extract
Phytoparasitica 35 (4), 367-375
Abstract: Algit Super®, an extract of Ascophyllum nodosum, was found to be an effective stimulant for
the germination of Orobanche ramosa seeds. The biological activity of Algit Super® was
tested at a wide range of concentrations from 2.5 v/v to 1.2×10⁻³ v/v. The seed germination
in all studied O. ramosa populations showed a concentration dependence, with an inhibitory
effect at higher concentrations. The response of O. ramosa to Algit Super® resembled its
response to the reference stimulant GR24. Various O. ramosa populations demonstrated
differential response to the stimulant.
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Database assignments for author(s): Garifalia Economou

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Phelipanche ramosa (weed)