Parasitic angiosperms as cultivated plants?

Pignone, Domenico; Hammer, Karl

doi:10.1007/s10722-016-0416-x

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“…In particular, many parasitic plants (notably obligate parasites) require host-specific cues in order to germinate (Yoneyama et al, 2010), and almost all parasitic plants require a host in order to grow vigorously (Albrecht et al, 1999). Despite these issues, a wide variety of parasitic plants are cultivated (Pignone & Hammer, 2016). Recently, the use of parasitic plants in ecological restoration has increased interest in their cultivation and seed production, making the dissemination of cultivation protocols particularly timely.…”

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Student Project: Horticultural protocols for experimental studies of eyebrights (Euphrasia, Orobanchaceae)

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Laverack³

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Parasitic plants are particularly challenging to cultivate as the growth conditions must be suitable for the parasite, the host, and their interaction. Here, we review our progress growing British native eyebrights (Euphrasia), a group of hemiparasitic plants found in diverse habitats in Britain and Ireland. We consider the protocols required to grow them under a range of conditions, including the laboratory, in pot trials, in cultivated fields, and in the wild. We highlight the need to use seed stratification to break seed dormancy, to replicate planting to overcome low seed viability, and to manage host plants to avoid competition. While Euphrasia can be successfully grown in different environments more work is required to develop reliable horticultural protocols for growing plants under natural conditions.

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Student Project: Horticultural protocols for experimental studies of eyebrights (Euphrasia, Orobanchaceae)

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Becher²,

Laverack³

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“…The blossoming flowers and young leaves of this plant species are cooked and eaten as vegetables by local Thai communities (Prathepha, 2000). Young and ripe fruits are also boiled and seeds fried as food (Pignone and Hammer, 2016).…”

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“…Other communities also cultivate the plant mainly from young seedlings obtained from commercial nurseries. Cultivation of M. suavis in Thailand is often carried out by intercropping in orchard farms (Pignone and Hammer, 2016). However, long seedling period restricts rapid commercial cultivation of M. suavis (Amprayn et al, 2013).…”

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Establishment of callus culture of Melientha suavis Pierre

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Obeng

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2020

Chil. j. agric. res.

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Melientha sauvis Pierre is an edible wild tree in Thailand. Local communities in Thailand harvest new shoot of the plant by burning the forest to stimulate it, a process that destroys the forest. This study was aimed at developing a methodology for callus culture production of M. suavis. Callus was induced from leaf, young stem, and shoot tip of M. suavis on Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal medium supplemented with various formulations of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA). Callus produced from young stem explants appeared faster (14 d). Maximum callus growth (40%) and fresh weight (5.56 g) were observed in young stem explant cultured on MS medium containing 2 mg L-1 2,4-D. The findings of this work contribute to large scale micropropagation or bioactive compound production in M. suavis.

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“…Despite the above mentioned notable characteristics, and the recent general interest for the recovery of traditional uses of plants, this species is currently considered an underutilized crop for commercial cultivation. Some Authors highlight benefits from cultivation and food use of a wide availability of genetic resources like wild edible plants, especially for their potential beneficial elements content [5][6][7]. To our best knowledge, the literature lacks information with regard to the sea fennel as a potential source of mineral elements in the daily diet.…”

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Cultivation of Potted Sea Fennel, an Emerging Mediterranean Halophyte, Using a Renewable Seaweed-Based Material as a Peat Substitute

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Sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.), an emerging halophyte species, represents a nutritious and refined food product. In this study, the effect on yield and quality of potted sea fennel grown on three posidonia (Podisonia oceanica (L.) Delile)-based composts (a municipal organic solid waste compost, a sewage sludge compost and a green compost) and a peat-based substrate was analyzed. Composts were used both pure and mixed with peat at a dose of 50% on a volume basis. We hypothesized that the halophytic nature of this plant might overcome the limitations of high-salinity compost-based growing media. The growth parameters, color traits and trace metals content (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) of the edible parts were compared. Independently of the substrates, the average total and edible yields were 51 and 30 g plant −1 , respectively, while the average waste portion was about 41%. The use of posidonia-based compost did not affect the color traits of sea fennel plants as compared with samples grown on the commercial peat-based substrate. In general, potted sea fennel grown on both posidonia-based composts and commercial peat-based substrate appeared a good source of essential micronutrients. Only a weak reduction of Fe and Mn concentrations was observed in plants grown on posidonia-based composts, especially when used at the highest dose. Independently of the growing medium, the content of potentially hazardous trace elements (Cd and Pb) in the edible parts of sea fennel was always below the maximum admissible limits fixed by the European legislation. Results indicate that posidonia-based composts can be used as a sustainable peat substitute for the formulation of soilless mixtures to grow potted sea fennel plants, even up to a complete peat replacement.

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Parasitic angiosperms as cultivated plants?

Abstract: The knowledge about parasitic plants has increased in the latest years.

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

Student Project: Horticultural protocols for experimental studies of eyebrights (Euphrasia, Orobanchaceae)

Student Project: Horticultural protocols for experimental studies of eyebrights (Euphrasia, Orobanchaceae)

Establishment of callus culture of Melientha suavis Pierre

Cultivation of Potted Sea Fennel, an Emerging Mediterranean Halophyte, Using a Renewable Seaweed-Based Material as a Peat Substitute

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