Trichomes are epidermal hairs found on the aerial surfaces of nearly all plants and in different species. They grow in different shapes and act as protectors against insects, microbes and herbivores. Trichomes vary in their morphology, distribution pattern on a given organ and in their histochemical images. Different trichome types were observed in the aerial parts of the two species of broomra...

Crenate broomrape (Orobanche crenata) is considered to be the major constraint for legume crops in Mediterranean countries. Strategies of control have been developed, but only marginal successes have been achieved. For the efficient control of the parasite, a better understanding of its interaction and associated resistance mechanisms at the molecular level is required. The pea response to this...

Broomrapes (Orobanche and Phelipanche species) are holoparasitic weeds that infect roots of crop hosts from Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Apiaceae, Fabaceae, Solanaceae. The parasitic difficult to control selectively without damage once attached their roots. Identification natural compounds with herbicidal activity against pre-attached broomrape stages can provide alternatives. With the aim identif...