Modification of Roots
Modification of Roots: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Pneumatophores, Modification of Roots, Prop Roots, Stilt Roots, Climbing Roots, Sucking Roots, Tap Root Modification, Modification of Plant Parts and, Adventitious Roots for Mechanical Support
Important Questions on Modification of Roots
Choose the modification of the leaf.
Tuber, bulb, rhizomes are modifications of roots.
Roots are some plants are modified to _____.
The roots of carrot are swollen, because these roots _____.
Stilt roots pass down into the soil in a vertical position.
Enlist the types of adventitious roots that function as mechanical roots.
Climbing roots are non-absorbtive adventitious roots.
What are the thick pillar like roots that grow from the lateral branches of Banyan tree are called?
Match the column I with column II and select the correct answer.
| Column I | Column II |
| A Dahlia | 1 Nodulose roots |
| B Curcuma | 2 Nodulated roots |
| C Pea | 3 Fasciculated roots |
| D Banyan | 4 Prop roots |
Plants which produce characteristic pneumatophores and show vivipary belong to
Prop roots of Banyan tree are meant for
Stilt roots are found in
Stilt roots are observed in
The plant, which bears clinging roots, is:
