Yield loss from Orobanche can reach 100% and has caused farmers in some regions of the world to abandon certain staple crops and begin importing others as an alternative. Much research has been devoted to the control of Orobanche and Striga species, which are even more devastating in developing areas of the world, though no method has been found to be entirely successful.
Orobanche infestations can cause significant yield losses, leading to farmers abandoning certain staple crops and resorting to importing alternative crops as a solution. Research efforts have focused on controlling Orobanche and Striga species, which are particularly damaging in developing regions, but no method has been found to be completely successful.