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Mineral nutrients dynamics of hemiparasite Viscum album L. and its host Tilia cordata Mill
Nikitina, Tatiana
The presence of hemiparasitic plants can potentially harm urban trees, which are valuable resources due to their aesthetic and environmental functions. Therefore, this study examines the nutrient dynamics of European mistletoe (Viscum album L. subsp. album) and its host tree small-leaved linden (Tilia cordata Mill.) during the vegetation season. The concentration of all macronutrients was higher in mistletoe compared to the host tree, except for calcium. Deficiencies in phosphorus and potassium were observed in Tilia leaves during the vegetation season. The concentration of soluble non-structural carbohydrates in Tilia leaves was significantly higher than that of Viscum. Leaf spectral reflectance showed differing outcomes for the two species, with Tilia displaying a quicker senescence rate than Viscum's current-year leaves and slower and prolonged development of current-year Viscum leaves. The study emphasizes the accumulation of macronutrients by mistletoe at the expense of hot tree resources.

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