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    Question

    Certain crops are particularly vulnerable to parasitic

    plants that derive nutrients from their hosts. Among the following options, which weed is known as a root parasite that specifically targets tobacco and tomato plants, posing a significant threat to their growth and productivity?
    A Striga Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Orobanche Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cuscuta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Loranthus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Phoradendron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Orobanche is a root parasite that primarily affects crops like tobacco and tomato, making it a serious concern for farmers growing these crops.

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