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08 Mango Dis Partialstemparasite

Loranthus is a partial stem parasite that germinates spontaneously and attaches to host plants, extracting water and nutrients through its haustorium. It induces the formation of additional wood in the host, leading to structural changes. Management strategies include pruning, periodic removal, chemical injections, and spraying with diesel oil emulsion.

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08 Mango Dis Partialstemparasite

Loranthus is a partial stem parasite that germinates spontaneously and attaches to host plants, extracting water and nutrients through its haustorium. It induces the formation of additional wood in the host, leading to structural changes. Management strategies include pruning, periodic removal, chemical injections, and spraying with diesel oil emulsion.

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PARTIAL STEM PARASITE

Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management – I


Course ID: PATH-372
PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus

Symptoms

Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372


PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus

Symptoms
• Loranthus is a partial stem
parasite. Loranthus seeds
are disseminated by birds
on to the stems of the
host.
• Loranthus seeds do not
require a host for
germination stimulus and
will germinate
spontaneously.
Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372
PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus

Symptoms

Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372


PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus

Symptoms

Loranthus species

Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372


PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus

• The first attachment structure


formed is called a holdfast. The
haustorium from the holdfast
eventually connects to the host
xylem.
• Parasite removes water and
mineral nutrients from the host.
• When in contact with the host
cambium, the Loranthus
haustorium induces the formation
of additional wood that enlarges
into fluted columns.
Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372
PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus

Management

Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372


PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus

Management
• Pruning of affected branches Periodic removal of mistletoes
from infected branches and stems.
• Ethephon effectively controls mistletoes in some situations.
• Inject copper sulphate and 2,4-D into affected branches.
• Spray of diesel oil emulsion in soap water.

Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372


PARTIAL STEM PARASITE
Loranthus
Management

Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management Course ID: PATH-372


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