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liaustoria which appeared to have prematurely withered away. 
Plate II is an illustration of the root examined. It is doubtful 
whether this plant is a good nurse for sandal ; f\;rther investigation 
of its affected roots is necessary. 
[31) Celastrns panicniata — (Semi-evergreen climber). — ) Although 
[32) GyvDiosporia montano — (Deciduous shrub). — j I have not 
examined affected roots of these plants, Dr. Barber seems to have 
examined sandal haustoria on them under the microscope. These 
species are not uncommon in sandal areas in the Salem and Kurnool 
Districts. How far they are helpful to the growth of sandalwood 
requires further investigation. 
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[33) ZizypJivs Ghxoplia — (Semi-evergreen climber). — I found the 
roots of this very largely attacked and the scars of the haustoria 
were of medium size and deep, showing the woody portion of the 
host ; the few haustoria seen on the roots were whitish-brown iji 
colour and not well-lignified. This is a most common associate of 
sandalwood in its natural habitat, especially in dry scrub jungles, 
and appears to be a very good nurse, judging from the vigorous 
growth of the sandal plants in its neighbourhood. 
[34) Veutilago madraspatann — (Decidiious climber). — Two long 
roots of this species were examined and only one haustorium on each 
was found ; it was small and ill-developed in both cases and pene- 
tration into the woody cylinder had not been effected. It does not 
appear to be of much use to the sandal as a nurse. 
[35) Zizypltus rvgnsn — (Deciduous climber). — Dr. Barber has 
examined sandal haustoria on this root. I have not seen affected 
roots of this plant : its utility as a host plant requires farther 
investigation. 
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{.36) Schleichera fWyw 9 a— (Semi-evergreen tree). — A root of this 
plant was found to have been affected moderately, but the root 
collected having been lost, it is not possible for me to describe the 
extent of the attack and the usefulness of this species as a ho.st. 
