International Parasitic Plant Society - IPPS
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Welcome to the account of the International Parasitic Plant Society (IPPS)! Follow us for updates on the latest research, the diversity, and the impact on agriculture of these fascinating organisms!
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Most Orobanchaceae species have chlorophyll and can photosynthesize while parasitizing their host for water and mineral nutrients. To find out more, I'll recommend this review: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Parasitic angiosperms: How often and how many?
Angiosperms that morphologically and physiologically attach to other flowering plants by means of a haustorium have evolved 12 times independently resulting in 292 genera and ca. 4750 species. Althou...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Most Orobanchaceae species have chlorophyll and can photosynthesize while parasitizing their host for water and mineral nutrients. To find out more, I'll recommend this review: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...