Example of partial root parasitic weed is: (RJ AO 2014)

✅Explanation: Striga (commonly known as witchweed) is a parasitic weed that attaches to the roots of host plants, drawing nutrients and water from them. It’s a significant problem in cereal crops, particularly in Africa. While it’s a root parasite, it also has a degree of photosynthesis, making it a partial parasite.

📌Other Options Explanations:
-A. Loranthus: This is a mistletoe, a stem parasite that grows on the branches of trees.
-B. Orobanche: (Broomrape) is a holoparasite, meaning it completely depends on the host plant for nutrition. It lacks chlorophyll.
-C. Cuscuta: (Dodder) is also a holoparasite, lacking chlorophyll and entirely relying on the host plant.

🔑Key point: and 🔴Additional information:: Regarding Parasitic Weeds:

✏️Striga spp. (Witch weed):
-Type: Semi-root parasite
-Host plants: Pearl millet, Sorghum, Maize, Sugarcane, Sunflower

• 🔴Additional information:: on Other Parasitic Weeds:

✏️Loranthus spp. / Dendrophthoe falcata:
-Type: Semi-stem parasite
-Host plants: Plantation crops, especially Mango

✏️Orobanche spp. (Broomrape):
-Type: Total root parasite
-Host plants: Mustard and solanaceous crops like Tomato, Potato, Chilli

✏️Cuscuta spp. (Dodder):
-Type: Total stem parasite
-Host plants: Lucerne