According to agricultural research, Striga is one of the most lethal weeds. Food shortageSoft-spoken and reserved, Prof Runo would easily pass for any other lecturer at Kenyatta University. The research that has brought honour and glory to Kenya is on the use of plant nutrients to kill parasites. According to agricultural research, Striga is one of the most lethal weeds. The parasitic plant extracts the nutrients from the host plant, either killing it or rendering it unable to produce crops.

Source: Daily Nation August 10, 2020 03:34 UTC