Galls

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Introduction

Galls are abnormal growths on plants and fungi induced by another species, living in or on the host, which causes the cells to enlarge or multiply abnormally to create food and shelter for the gall-causer.

Leicestershire and Rutland Resources

None known

Useful Websites and Publications

Online

British Plant Gall Society web site

Printed

British Plant Galls keys [Redfern, Shirley & Bloxham 2011] - one of the Aidgap series.

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Recording Schemes

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