Practice Test Discussion

Q)

One among the following plant types are also called as root crops. Identify it.


  • Explanation

    Among the given options Biennials are also called as root crops. The roots of most of the biennial plants are modified into storage roots. They show vegetative growth in the first year or first season during which they synthesize the food materials and store in the roots. During the second year or the next season the plants utilize the food material for producing flowers, fruits and seeds. As these modified storage roots are rich in nutrition, they are termed as root crops.

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    Characteristics and functions of Root

    Modifications of Root

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