Biomechanics of the parasite–host interaction of the European mistletoe
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erab518
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%. read more here.
Keywords: mistletoe; biomechanics parasite; biomechanics; host interaction ... See more keywords