Stem Morphology and Modification
Stem Morphology and Modification: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Stolons, Stem, Nodes of a Stem, Internodes of a Stem, Aerial Stem Modification, Thorns, Phylloclade, Underground Stem Modification, Bulbs in Plants, Rhizomes, Corms, Stem Tubers, Suckers, Cladodes, Bulbils, etc.
Important Questions on Stem Morphology and Modification
The most reduced form of the stem is found in

Explain the vegetative propagation of stolons.

Give two examples of sucker plants.

Define sucker plants.

What is the use of runners in plant propagation?

What are runner plants? Give examples.

The portions between two nodes that contribute to the height of the plant are called _____.

Internodes are points on plants where the buds, leaves, and branching twigs originate.

What are the portions between two nodes called?

Differentiate between nodes and internodes.

Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.
_____ is the vegetative propagule of strawberry. (Rhizome, Tuber, Bulb, Stolon)

Which are the modified parts of cladophylls?

Choose the incorrect statements among the following.
A) In rice, the pericarp and the seed coat are free and protect the seed.
B) In Rutaceae, the juicy succulent placental hairs of endocarp are edible.
C) The corolla in Ocimum is bilipped, whereas Datura it is funnel shaped.
D) Underground stem modification only store food material.

A horizontal underground stem is

A cladode (cladophyll) is green leaf-like modified aerial stem and is

The needle-like cladodes of Asparagus are metamorphosed stem for

In Citrus, Duranta and Bougainvillea, the thorns are the modified

Stolon differs from runner in being

A deep-seated, vascular structure that represents stem is called a

Thorns differ from prickles in
