Histochemical and biochemical studies of parasite–host interaction of Cassytha filiformis Linn. and Zizyphus jujuba Lamk

Parasite–host interaction of Cassytha filiformis and Zizyphus jujuba through histochemical studies revealed the presence of specialized glandular cells facilitating adhesion of parasite to the host and further specialization to obtain nutrients from phloem tissue of the host. Histoenzymological stud...

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Published in:Current science (Bangalore) 2005-12, Vol.89 (12), p.2156-2159
Main Authors: Abubacker, M. N., Prince, M., Hariharan, Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Chlorophylls
Host parasite relationships
Host plants
Parasite hosts
Parasites
Parasitism
Plant tissues
Plants
RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
Seeds
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Summary:Parasite–host interaction of Cassytha filiformis and Zizyphus jujuba through histochemical studies revealed the presence of specialized glandular cells facilitating adhesion of parasite to the host and further specialization to obtain nutrients from phloem tissue of the host. Histoenzymological studies indicated the presence of high acid phosphatase activity of the parasite, which revealed the digestion of macromolecules/energy transfer and intercellular transport of parasite. Partial photosynthesis activity of parasite was noticed by accepting hydrogen released from photolysis of water through Hill reaction.
ISSN:0011-3891