Itlacks chlorophyll, which is the reason for its distinctive white hue. Unable to photosynthesise, the ghost plant has a parasitic relationship with certain types of fungi, which in turn get their ...
Parasitic weeds are ruthless freeloaders, stealing nutrients from crops and devastating harvests. But what if farmers could ...
UC Riverside scientists discovered how to make parasitic weeds die early using plant hormones. This method could help farmers ...
The parasitic vine Cuscuta campestris grows by latching onto the stems and leaves of plants and inserting organs called ...
Scientists at UC Riverside take unique path to weed control by triggering parasitic plant ‘suicide’ to help farmers.