Spatial distribution of Loranthaceae hemiparasite infestation in the urban trees of Blumenau, SC,

Authors

  • Ana Carolina Boschetti Universidade Regional de Blumenau https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8557-2443
  • Charles Costa Coelho Mestre em Engenharia Florestal
  • Larissa Álida Bini Mestranda em Engenharia Florestal
  • Laura Grimberg de Sousa Chaveca
  • Julio Cesar Refosco

Keywords:

Mistletoe, Street trees, Phytosanity

Abstract

This study evaluated the degree of infestation of hemiparasites of the family Loranthaceae in the urban street trees of Blumenau in 200 random sample points considering a buffer of 100 m. It was identified 19 families, 33 genera, and 39 species, counting 167 trees. From these, 66% were exotic species, 17.3% with some degree of infestation. By contrast, only 1.97% of native species were infected with mistletoe. Heat maps indicate that the highest density of infested trees occurred in central areas of the city where the presence of street trees is greater and, consequently, the possibility of contagion. Intervention is recommended in affected individuals through manual pruning and removal of the hemiparasites. Given the susceptibility of infestation in exotic trees, it is recommended to be replaced by species less susceptible.

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Author Biography

Ana Carolina Boschetti, Universidade Regional de Blumenau

Bióloga, Mestre em Engenharia Florestal pela FURB (Fundação Universidade Regional de Blumenau), linha de pesquisa: Conservação e Restauração de Ecossistemas Florestais e tema de pesquisa. Possui experiência profissional no viveiro de produção de mudas da Companhia Paranaense de Energia Elétrica. Atua principalmente na arborização de vias públicas. Integrante do projeto de pesquisa para Elaboração do Plano Municipal de Arborização Urbana de Blumenau. 

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Published

2020-12-05

How to Cite

BOSCHETTI, A. C.; COSTA COELHO, C. .; ÁLIDA BINI, L.; GRIMBERG DE SOUSA CHAVECA, L.; REFOSCO, J. C. Spatial distribution of Loranthaceae hemiparasite infestation in the urban trees of Blumenau, SC, . Terr@ Plural, [S. l.], v. 14, p. 1–14, 2020. Disponível em: https://revistas.uepg.br/index.php/tp/article/view/15070. Acesso em: 17 may. 2025.

Issue

Vol. 14 (2020): Medium-sized Cities Nowadays and in the Future volume II

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Articles

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