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Santalum album is a...

Santalum album is a

A

Partial root parasite

B

Partial stem parasite

C

Total stem parasite

D

Total root parasite

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Santalum album commonly called sandalwood tree is an important example of partial root parasite. It grows on the roots of Dalbergia, Eucalyptus. The sucking roots of the plant attack the roots of the host trees and from them, nutrients are absorbed.
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