Effect of mulch on broomrape infestation
The highest and lowest broomrape infestation was for no mulch and clear polyethylene mulch, respectively (Table 2). Black polyethylene and hydro flume mulches were intermediate. In black polyethylene and hydro flume mulches, broomrape wilted after they had grown for 4-5 cm, due to high temperature under the mulch. In clear polyethylene mulch, broomrape was desiccated.