Which of the following is a partial root parasite ?

Options

A. Sandal wood
B. Mistletoe
C. Orobanche
D. Ganoderma

Answer

A

Explanation

Sandal wood tree (Santalum album) is an example of partial root parasite. It grows on the roots of Dalbergia, Albizzia and Eucalyptus. The sucking roots of the plants attack the roots of the host trees and from them nutrients are absorbed. Mistletoe (Viscum) is considered as hemiparasite which derives a part of nourishment from host plant. Orobanche is an obligate holoparasite which attack strategic food crops, such as legumes and vegetables, Ganoderma mushrooms are known as king of herbs for its wonderful mredicinal properties. They are commonly known as reishi mushroom, They are widely distributed, shelf like or knob like fungi that feed either as saprobes on dead wood or as parasites on the live wood of hardwood trees.