Histopathology of a new parasite on coffee.

Muthappa, B. N. (1973) Histopathology of a new parasite on coffee. Journal of Coffee Research, 3 (2). 34-36; 3 ref..

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Abstract

Apart from Balanophora sp. (reported by K.H. Srinivasan in 1939), no other phanerogamous parasite has been observed on coffee in India until January 1972, when Cuscuta reflexa was recorded on arabica coffee near Kodlipet, Coorg. A study showed that the parasite makes direct contact with the xylem of the host and absorbs nutrients through tracheids, resulting in debility and the gradual decline of affected coffee plants.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	weeds-; ecology-; crops-; weed-biology; competitive-ability; crop-yield; statistics-; weed-control; coffee-; parasitic-plants; host-parasite-relationships; tropical-crops; stimulant-plants
Subjects:	600 Technology > 07 Beverage Technology > 04 Coffee
Divisions:	Plantation Products Spices and Flavour Technology
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2022 09:33
Last Modified:	10 Mar 2022 09:33
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/8497

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