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Biomechanics of the parasite–host interaction of the European mistletoe

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Tensile tests and analysis of fracture surface roughness revealed that the mechanical bonding strength of mistletoe–host interfaces is age-independent. Cracks initiate along the interface at local strains of about 30%. Click to show full abstract

Tensile tests and analysis of fracture surface roughness revealed that the mechanical bonding strength of mistletoe–host interfaces is age-independent. Cracks initiate along the interface at local strains of about 30%.

Keywords: mistletoe; biomechanics parasite; biomechanics; host interaction; parasite host

Journal Title: Journal of Experimental Botany
Year Published: 2021

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