A survey was carried out in the Rohru district, Himachal Pradesh. It was observed that R. pseudo-acacia was infested with mistletoes. It was identified as Viscum album. Infestation was observed almost all the trees. Hence, suitable management practices should be undertaken to check the spread of V. album.
Mistletoes, Suitable management, Partial parasites, Strategies, Clones
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Chandra, A., 2014. Infestation of Viscum Album Linn. on Robinia Pseudo-Acacia Linn.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 37(3), pp.289-290. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-R7W9W6
Manuscript Published on 01 September 2014
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