Kwadwo Boakye Boadu

Hemiparasitic mistletoe, Tapinanthus bangwensis, alters nutrient allocation in cocoa host-parasite systems

Hemiparasitic plants can alter host physiology by diverting water and nutrients, yet their effects on nutrient allocation in perennial tropical crops remain poorly quantified. This study examined whether Tapinanthus bangwensis (Engl. & K. Krause) Danser infestation alters cocoa l...