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Q. Prop roots of Banyan tree are meant for

 1993  166 Morphology of Flowering Plants Report Error

Solution:

When the adventitious roots modified for aerial support is called as prop roots. Prop roots give mechanical support to the aerial branches. The lateral branches grow vertically downward into the soil and act as pillars. Prop or pillar or columnar roots are pillar-like roots which give extra mechanical support to heavy stem branches, e.g., banyan tree.