Mistletoe Eradicator - A Novel Tool for Simultaneous Mechanical and Chemical Control of Mistletoe

Bhat, K. M.; Akhtar, Sabina; Bhat, M. Iqbal Jeelani; Bhat, Farooq Ahmad; Rizwan, Rashid; Horielov, Oleksii; Krasylenko, Yuliya

doi:10.3791/63455

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“…The use of chemicals as a control measure has been documented. Further, injecting a chemical into the trunk of a plant with mistletoe has been proposed [ 31 ]. However, this method does not address the root of the infestation and entails the possibility that the dosage will either fail to eradicate the mistletoe or harm the host plant.…”

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Utilization of the Viscum Species for Diet and Medicinal Purposes in Ruminants: A Review

Hawu

Ravhuhali

Musekwa

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Animals

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A cost-effective, alternative protein and mineral source such as the Viscum species can be key to livestock production. Viscum spp. are used as feed in many semi-arid and arid regions globally, particularly during feed shortages. The species’ feeding value, and their pharmaceutical attributes, have been recognized worldwide, albeit with variation in nutritive value from one host to another. The antinutritional factors found in Viscum spp. may benefit livestock when consumed in moderation due to their immunomodulatory, proapoptotic, and antimicrobial properties. The Vachellia species are known to be the common hosts for Viscum spp. Further, even though Viscum spp. inhibit host tree development by reducing carbon absorption and the host tree’s carbohydrates, the efforts to regulate their infestation should not result in the plant’s total eradication due to the benefits to livestock (as well as in fodder and medicine). This review will help to improve understanding of Viscum species control measures, while also increasing the productivity of ruminants.

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Utilization of the Viscum Species for Diet and Medicinal Purposes in Ruminants: A Review

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Musekwa

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“…The literature resources do not majorly document any new developments with conventional mistletoe management approaches due to technical glitches or technological paucity. Recently, a group described a novel handheld tool, ‘Mistletoe Eradicator’, which simultaneously provides both mechanical pruning and chemical treatment [ 377 ]. The 21st century offers a huge range of possibilities with advancements into big data, automation, artificial intelligence, and platforms such as the Internet of Things (IoTs).…”

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Mitigating the Mistletoe Menace: Biotechnological and Smart Management Approaches

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Kaur

Chand

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Biology

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Mistletoes have been considered a keystone resource for biodiversity, as well as a remarkable source of medicinal attributes that attract pharmacologists. Due to their hemiparasitic nature, mistletoes leach water and nutrients, including primary and secondary metabolites, through the vascular systems of their plant hosts, primarily trees. As a result of intense mistletoe infection, the hosts suffer various growth and physiological detriments, which often lead to tree mortality. Because of their easy dispersal and widespread tropism, mistletoes have become serious pests for commercial fruit and timber plantations. A variety of physical and chemical treatment methods, along with silvicultural practices, have shaped conventional mistletoe management. Others, however, have either failed to circumvent the growing range and tropism of these parasitic plants or present significant environmental and public health risks. A biocontrol approach that could sidestep these issues has never achieved full proof of concept in real-field applications. Our review discusses the downsides of conventional mistletoe control techniques and explores the possibilities of biotechnological approaches using biocontrol agents and transgenic technologies. It is possible that smart management options will pave the way for technologically advanced solutions to mitigate mistletoes that are yet to be exploited.

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Mistletoe Eradicator - A Novel Tool for Simultaneous Mechanical and Chemical Control of Mistletoe

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Utilization of the Viscum Species for Diet and Medicinal Purposes in Ruminants: A Review

Utilization of the Viscum Species for Diet and Medicinal Purposes in Ruminants: A Review

Mitigating the Mistletoe Menace: Biotechnological and Smart Management Approaches

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