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Explain the following: (i) Clinging root, (ii) stilt roots. |
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Answer» (i) Clinging root : These are non-absorptive adventitious roots which are found in climbers The clinging roots penetrate the cracks or fissures of the support. They hold the support firmly by forming claws. E.g., Pothos (Money plant) Betel, Black pepper etc. (ii) Stilt root: They are short, thick supporting roots which develop from the lower nodes of the stem. Examples : Sugarcane, Maize, |
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