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It is planned to develop Striga sick plots<br />

(S. asiatica and S. hermonthica) at a number of<br />

locations <strong>in</strong> southern Africa to screen for Striga<br />

resistance <strong>in</strong> pearl millet, sorghum, and maize.<br />

Conclusion<br />

Disease resistance appears to be the most appropriate<br />

method to obta<strong>in</strong> stable yields, as pearl<br />

millet farmers usually cannot afford <strong>in</strong>puts other<br />

than family manpower. Some complex diseases,<br />

such as ergot, form a major challenge to research.<br />

Consider<strong>in</strong>g the importance of food security<br />

<strong>in</strong> the low-ra<strong>in</strong>fall areas where pearl<br />

millet is the most appropriate crop, it appears<br />

appropriate to secure the pearl millet yields.<br />

However, given the difficulties <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g resistance<br />

to some pearl millet diseases, outstand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

efforts will be required and expected. The<br />

importance of pearl millet for the semi-arid<br />

tropics of Africa cannot be over emphasized.<br />

Acknowledgment. D. Rohrbach assisted with<br />

the preparation of the <strong>in</strong>troduction and the material<br />

on gra<strong>in</strong> yields.<br />

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