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Parasite organ formation

Parasitic plants need another plant to survive. With an organ called an haustorium they latch on their host plant to siphon away its nutrients. Now a new study shines some light on how the development of an haustorium is regulated.

Posted byFemke de Jong30 September 2025Posted inPaper highlight, ScienceTags:Engels, Organ development, Paper review, parasite, Plant biology, RootsLeave a comment on Parasite organ formation
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