Which one of the following is a total root parasite?

Balanophora

/

Orobanche

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Viscum

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Solution

The correct option is B Balanophora $/$ Orobanche
Balanophora is a total root parasite because it sucks sugars, minerals and also water from the roots of host plants like cabbage etc for its survival, in turn, harming the host.
So, the correct option is 'Balanophora/ Orobanche'.

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