Which of the following is a total root parasite?

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Which of the following is a total root parasite? (A) Rafflessia (B) Santalum (C) Cuscuta (D) Monotropa

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Rafflessia is a total root parasite. It remains attached to the roots of host plant and derives all of its nutrients from them. Cuscuta is a total stem parasite, while Santalum is a partial root parasite.

Q. Which of the following is a total root parasite?

Rafflessia

Santalum

Cuscuta

Monotropa

Rafflessia is a total root parasite. It remains attached to the roots of host plant and derives all of its nutrients from them. Cuscuta is a total stem parasite, while Santalum is a partial root parasite.