UC Davis Broomrape Research

Branched broomrape (Phelipanche ramosa) is a parasitic plant that attacks a broad range of high-value broadleaf crops — including tomato, cabbage, potato, eggplant, carrot, pepper, beans, celery, peanut and sunflower. 

This resource from UC Davis translates active research into practical, field-ready solutions for growers, packers, processors, advisors, and regulators. Our aim is to close the gap between regulatory “performative” requirements (what the rule says must be achieved) and the prescriptive, operational steps needed to meet them in the field.