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

摘要

Parasite-host interaction of C. filiformis and Zizyphus jujuba [Ziziphus jujuba] through histochemical studies revealed the presence of specialized glandular cells facilitating adhesion of the parasite to the host and further specialization to obtain nutrients from the 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 the parasite. Partial photosynthesis activity of the parasite was noticed by accepting hydrogen released from photolysis of water through Hill reaction..