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Elucidating the tolerance mechanisms of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) to bean broomrape (Orobanche crenata Forssk.) infested soil.
Scientific reports - 4 Jul 2026
Abdelkader Mostafa, Elkordy Ahmed, Abdelaal Khaled, Said Alaa A, Ridwan Ahmed R M
Abstract excerpt
Bean broomrape is one of the most destructive parasitic weeds limiting faba bean production in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. This study aims to investigate the susceptibility of Faba bean genotypes to Bean Broomrape infestation. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate nine Faba bean cultivars with diverse genetic backgrounds. The tested cultivars were Sakha 1, Misr 3, Mariout 2, Giza 429,...
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