The angiosperm genus Cuscuta lives as an almost achlorophyllous root-and leafless
holoparasite and has therefore occupied scientists for more than a century. The 'evolution'of …

Parasitic flowering plants represent a diverse group of angiosperms, ranging from exotic
species with limited distribution to prominent weeds, causing significant yield losses in …

Background Many parasitic plants of the genera Striga and Cuscuta inflict huge agricultural
damage worldwide. To form and maintain a connection with a host plant, parasitic plants …

Abstract Background Cuscuta japonica Choisy (Japanese dodder) is a parasitic weed that
damages many plants and affects agricultural production. The haustorium of C. japonica …

Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) is a dangerous parasitic plant that causes serious damage to crop
production and is challenging to eliminate. Herbicide application is a common strategy to …

Parasitic plants connect to the vasculature of a host plant and take part or all of the water,
nutrients, and assimilates they need to complete their life cycle. Parasitic plants represent a …

Despite being sessile, plants nonetheless forage for resources by modulating their growth.
Adaptative foraging in response to changes in resource availability and presence of …

Societal Impact Statement Eastern Africa is currently infested with dodders—highly invasive
vines that threaten agriculture and biodiversity. We describe historical and ecological factors …

Parasitic weeds can be managed through sanitation, mechanical, chemical, cultural,
biological or crop-varietal methods. Because of the high genetic heterogeneity, fecundity …

Cassytha filiformis is a hemiparasitic plant that causes severe effects in its host plants. Since
this decade, this alien species has been increasing its distribution towards the coastal areas …