Q. Stilt roots arising from the basal nodes of plants like maize and sugarcane are also called as
Solution:
There are three types of root systems: tap, fibrous, and adventitious. The taproot system is more common in dicots, the primary root formed from radicle persists. The fibrous root system is more observed in monocots, where the primary root is short-lived and replaced by a number of fine fibrous roots developing from the base. The adventitious root system is found in both dicots and monocots. They branch out like a taproot from any part of a plant other than the radicle, for example, brace roots.
In corn plants and in sugarcane plants, the roots arise from stem nodes above the surface of the soil and these are called brace roots. The roots penetrate into the soil and absorb water and nutrient from the top layer of the soil.
In corn plants and in sugarcane plants, the roots arise from stem nodes above the surface of the soil and these are called brace roots. The roots penetrate into the soil and absorb water and nutrient from the top layer of the soil.