# Combating Parasitic Weeds by Manipulation of Strigolactones Efflux Transporter

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how reducing strigolactone exudation in plants can help resist parasitic weeds like Striga and broomrape.

## Contribution

The paper highlights novel methods of manipulating strigolactone transporters to confer resistance to parasitic weeds.

## Key findings

- Reducing strigolactone exudation can increase resistance to Striga parasitism.
- Modifying strigolactone transporters in tomato plants provides resistance to broomrape.

## Abstract

This is a commentary paper to Shi et al. (2025) and Ban et al. (2025). Resistance to Striga parasitism through reduction of strigolactone exudation. Cell. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2025.01.022; Manipulation of a strigolactone transporter in tomato confers resistance to the parasitic weed broomrape. The Innovation, 6(3). doi:10.1016/j.xinn.2025.100815.