Manjula K.N., Padma S., Kavya N., Swetha P. and R. Sundararaj*
Forest Protection Division, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, 18th Cross Malleswaram, Bangalore 560 003, India
Email: rsundariwst@gmail.com
Received-01.01.2023, Revised-14.01.2023, Accepted-24.01.2023
Abstract: Studies undertaken on the health status of trees on road sides revealed mass mortality of neem trees bordering the roads as well as the trees bordering farmer’s field in Chitradurga and Tumkur districts of Karnataka. It was confirmed that the trees were dying due to severe infestation of Dendrophthoe falcata (L.f.) (Loranthaceae) and hence the need for protecting these trees to get the innumerable ecosystems services in sustainable way is discussed.
Keywords: Dendrophthoe falcata, Medicinal properties, Mortality, Neem, Parasite
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