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  • Which of the following is a partial root parasite? a. Sandalwood b. Mistletoe c. Orobanche d. Ganoderma

Which of the following is a partial root parasite?

a. Sandalwood

b. Mistletoe

c. Orobanche

d. Ganoderma

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Orobanche is an obligate parasitic herbaceous plant and is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. However, Sandalwood is a partial root parasite. Sandalwood is a partial root parasite, which synthesises its food but is dependent on the host's roots for water and inorganic nutrients. Mistletoe is a partial stem parasite. Orobanche (Broomrope) is complete root parasite. Ganoderma, a fungus, is parasitic on hardwood. The answer is the option (a) Sandal wood. 

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