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Supporting, roots coming out of the lower nodes of stems in sugarcane are called

AFibrous roots

BProp roots

CPneumatophores

DStill roots

Answer:

D. Still roots

Read Explanation:

  • Two types of roots have been observed in plants like sugarcane, sorghum, maize, etc., one which grows beneath the soil and the other growing from the stem just above the soil. Such roots are called adventitious roots.

  • They are modified for additional functions like respiration, storage, support, etc.

  • In sugarcane the roots that arise from the lower nodes of the stem are called stilt roots for the support of plant.


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