Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 28
Question: Which one is the largest root parasite [BHU 1983, 87, 96, 98; CPMT 1998]
Options:
A) Rafflesia
B) Monotropa
C) Arceuthobium
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
It is a total root parasite.
The plant body consists of fine threads resembling hyphae of fungal mycelia.
It lies completely inside the root of the host.
It grows directly on the roots of Cissus and Figs.