ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Scrophulariaceae
;
Rhinanthoideae (=Pedicularieae)
;
Bartsia
;
Lathraea
;
Euphrasia
;
Odontites
;
Melampyrum
;
Pedicularis
;
Rhinanthus
;
(Semi-)Parasitism
;
haustoria
;
host-specifity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract None of the 27 studiedRhinanthoideae is host-specific. Some host plants are preferred (e.g.Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Cyperaceae, andPoaceae), others are strictly avoided (e.g.Orchidaceae). Self-parasitism and parasitism on rhizomes are wide-spread. This and the number of haustoria developed are closely related to number of host plants available. Most of theRhinanthoideae studied have haustoria also at the main root. No serious injury of host plants byRhinanthoideae under natural conditions can be demonstrated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00986775
