Variability in Early Seed Development of 26 Populations of Cuscuta campestris Yunck.: The Significance of Host, Seed Age, Morphological Trait, Light, Temperature, and Genetic Variance

Efficient approaches aimed at restricting Cuscuta campestris distribution can be based on the control of seed germination. Thus, data effects environmental factors, age, longevity and viability, hosts C. germination emergence would provide valuable information in that context. Seeds 26 populations were collected from different locations Serbia during field season August–October between 2005 2019. three major agronomic regions Serbia: Banat (13 populations), Srem (11 Macva (2 populations). The objectives this study to investigate temperatures light seedling growth campestris, determine possible correlations age or total growth, survey morphological diversity genetic variability seeds parasitic plant. Large patterns was observed within each region, high variance reflects ability adapt local agricultural management practices. For practical purposes, start complete their earlier are considered harder control. farmers should implement effective mechanical chemical measures for early-germinating populations.