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Studies On Host Range Of The Cuscuta Reflexa Roxb. In Y.S.R.(Kadapa) District In Andhra Pradesh, India

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Weekly Science Research Journal, (October 2013)

Abstract

The Dodder plant Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. is an angiospermic leaf less parasitic plant belonging to the family Convolvulaceae, parasitic plants are directly attaches to the host plants through the haustoria, parasitic plants are two types, stem parasites and root parasites, parasitic plants may also be classified as Holoparasites, Hemiparasites and obligate parasites. During this investigation the Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. is a hemi-and holoparasite is living on wood yield tree species, medicinally important plants species and jungle plant species. Hence in the present study systematic survey and identification of the host's plants and their economic value is proposed to be undertaken.

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