About 1% of flowering plants (around 4,000 species) are parasitic. Read on to discover 10 interesting examples of parasitic plants, where they can be found and how they steal nutrients from other ...

Farmers are advised to be aware of the presence of parasitic weeds, especially if more diverse rotations are in place and ...

Predation, herbivory, and parasitism are specific types ... drives adaptations in both the herbivore and the plant species it eats. For example, to reduce the damage done by herbivores, plants ...

This is the first example of cross-species gene regulation observed in a parasitic plant. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

See also: Advice on managing glyphosate resistance this spring The best-known example of a parasitic plant in the UK is mistletoe, which is hosted by certain tree species, but native grassland ...