Modifications in Plants
Modifications in Plants: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Modification of Roots, Aerial Stem Modification, Thorns, Underground Stem Modification, Sub-aerial Stem Modification, and Leaf Tendrils.
Important Questions on Modifications in Plants
Which of the following is the sub aerial shoot?
Which of the following plants have thorns?
An example for the aerial modification is
What is aerial stem modification.
Hard, woody and pointed structures present in the axil of a leaf is called
Mention the main purpose of thorns in plants.
Define thorns of plants.
Give an example for leaf modified into tendrils.
Wild pea and glory lily are examples of _____(leaf tendrils/leaf spines).
Name the following:
Thin bunches of roots arising at the base of the stem. (Fibrous roots/Tap roots)
What are leaf tendrils?
Give one word for the following.
Leaves modified into thread-like coiled strands.
_____ are the plant structures that help in climbing.
