Current knowledge on hemi-parasitic yellow mistletoe (Loranthus europaeus Jacq.)

Dominika Bošiaková; Matúš Kyseľ; Kristína Trush; Adrián Oravec; Peter Ferus

doi:10.2478/foecol-2026-0007

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Current knowledge on hemi-parasitic yellow mistletoe (Loranthus europaeus Jacq.)

Folia Oecologica

Volume 53 (2026): Issue 1 (January 2026)

By: Dominika Bošiaková, Matúš Kyseľ, Kristína Trush, Adrián Oravec and Peter Ferus

Open Access

|Jan 2026

Abstract

In spite of marked economical impact on forest timber production, more aspects of yellow mistletoe (Loranthus europaeus Jacq.) performance remain unknown and can inspire further research. This review comprehences current knowledge on taxonomical classification of this hemi-parasite, anatomy and morphology of its organs, its biological cycle and population ecology, effects on host-tree performance as well as its pharmaceutical potential. Based on it, gaps in the knowledge, particularly those with potential to be applied in management of this species, were outlined

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/foecol-2026-0007 | Journal eISSN: 1338-7014 | Journal ISSN: 1336-5266

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Page range: 61 - 74

Submitted on: Dec 1, 2025

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