Which of the following is a partial root parasite ?

Options

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

Answer

A

Explanation

Parasites can be divided into : holoparasites and hemiparasites. Are those which are dependent on their host for all their requirementsm while hemiparasites are those, which receive only a part of their nourishment from host. Holoparasites and hemiparasites are also known as complete and partial parasites, respectively. Sandal wood is partial root parasite, which synthesises its own food but is dependent on host's roots for water and inorganic nutrients. Mistletoe is partial stem parasite. Orobanche (Broomrope) is complete root parasite. Ganoderma, a fungus, is parasitic on hardwood.