Summary 1 Species‐rich grasslands are of high conservation value because of the diverse
floral and faunal assemblages they support. Intensive agriculture has resulted in the large …

Parasitic plants have a strong negative effect on the growth of their hosts. On the community
scale, parasitism can change competitive relationships among individuals, facilitate …

The restoration of species-rich grasslands is often hindered by high residual soil fertility as a
result of, eg, intensive farming. The establishment of a diverse range of target species on …

Question: What is the value of using Rhinanthus minor in grassland restoration and can
restrictions on its establishment be overcome? Location: England (United Kingdom) …

Questions What are the factors limiting the establishment of hemiparasitic R hinanthus spp.,
ecosystem engineers promoting diversity and stability of communities, in restoration of …

The impact of parasitic angiosperms of the genus Rhinanthus on grassland productivity and
floristic composition was monitored at five sites in Britain and N. Italy. A combination of non …

Question Hemiparasitic plants can profoundly affect the structure of the community in which
they occur, mainly due to parasitic suppression of hosts. As a consequence, non‐host …

Questions: 1. How are the long‐term dynamics of the root hemiparasite Rhinanthus
angustifolius related to vegetation structure, grassland management and climate? 2. Does …

Question: What is the impact of the presence of Rhinanthus minor on forb abundance in
newly established swards? Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK (53° 55'N, 1° 22'W) …

Dominance of native or alien competitive plants causes competitive exclusion of subordinate
species and represents a major mechanism reducing biodiversity following land‐use …