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Which one of the following is a partial root parasite?
Which one of the following is a partial root parasite?
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The correct option is C Santalum
Santalum album is a partial root parasite because it photosynthesizes its own food, but taps the roots of other species for water and inorganic nutrients. so it depends only partially on the host. It grows on the roots of Dalbergia, Eucalyptus, and Albizzia.So, the correct option is 'Santalum'.
Santalum album is a partial root parasite because it photosynthesizes its own food, but taps the roots of other species for water and inorganic nutrients. so it depends only partially on the host. It grows on the roots of Dalbergia, Eucalyptus, and Albizzia.
So, the correct option is 'Santalum'.
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