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Systemic poisons are absorbed by the plant parts or roots and translocated through which system?

ADigestive system

BTracheal system

CVascular system

DRespiratory system

Answer:

C. Vascular system

Read Explanation:

  • Fumigant: The pesticide or toxicant enters into the tracheal system (respiratory poison) through spiracles in vapour form.

  • Eg: Aluminium phosphide

  • Systemic poison - Pesticides applied on the plant parts or on soil are absorbed by the foliage (or) roots and translocated through vascular system. Such pesticides cause death of insect feeding on plant.

  • Eg: Dimethoate


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