Practice Test Discussion

Q)

Assertion (A) : Striga sends its haustoria into only xylem of host stem
Reason(R): Striga is a partial Root parasite


  • Explanation

    Striga is a partial root parasite found on the roots of grass, Sorhum, Saccharum and zea etc. Haustoria of Partial root parasites enter only into xylem of host stem.

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    Characteristics and functions of Root

    Modifications of Root

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