Genotyping-by-sequencing analysis of populations in Algeria reveals genetic differentiation.

Crenate broomrape ( Forsk.) is a serious long-standing parasitic weed problem in Algeria, mainly affecting legumes but also vegetable crops. Unresolved questions for parasitic weeds revolve around the extent to which these plants undergo local adaptation, especially with respect to host specialization, which would be expected to be a strong selective factor for obligate parasitic plants.