Kumbaşlı, MeriçKeten, AkifBeşkardeş, VedatMakineci, EnderÖzdemir, E.Yılmaz, ErselÇalışkan, Servet2020-04-302020-04-3020111992-2248https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/349Yellow mistletoe (Loranthus europaeus Jacq. (Loranthaceae)) host selection and distribution were assessed on Northern Strandjas oak forests to document yellow mistletoe presence on different oak species and investigate the effect of host species and stand characteristics on the yellow mistletoe infection. 2.3% of trees were infected with yellow mistletoe for all species considered. Infection rate was greatest in Sessile oak (Quercus petraea (Fagaceae)) and no infection was detected in Turkey oak (Quercus cerris (Fagaceae)). Oak species, size class, canopy closure, parent material, aspect and elevation were important parameters and significantly affected yellow mistletoe infection in the study area. ©2011 Academic Journals.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessMistletoe infection; Oak decline; Quercus; Thrace; Tree and stand characteristicsArticle61429702975N/A