Why is loranthus called a partial parasite
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1. It is common parasites of mango trees. In Northern India 60-90% of mango trees and large no of other trees are heavily or moderately infected by these parasites.
2. Loranthus Dendro-phthae falcate, the most common species in India is the semi parasitic of the tree trunk and branches. Their leaves posses chlorophyll and synthesize carbohydrate constituent of their food requirement.
3. Since the parasite attacks the aerial part of host tree, situated far above the soil level and as such devoid of root system of its own.
4. The parasite attacks, the aerial parts of the host trees, by developing haustoria and obtain its nourishment directly from the vascular system of the host plant.
2. Loranthus Dendro-phthae falcate, the most common species in India is the semi parasitic of the tree trunk and branches. Their leaves posses chlorophyll and synthesize carbohydrate constituent of their food requirement.
3. Since the parasite attacks the aerial part of host tree, situated far above the soil level and as such devoid of root system of its own.
4. The parasite attacks, the aerial parts of the host trees, by developing haustoria and obtain its nourishment directly from the vascular system of the host plant.
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loranthus is called a partial parasite because they absorb nutrients from other plants as parasites.One of the plant from which it absorbs nutrients are host plants.
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