A mature ligule, having a prominent basal portion, is called

Trichocyst

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Heterocyst

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Rhizophore

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Glossopodium

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Solution

The correct option is D Glossopodium
At the base of ligulf there is present a sheath of elongated cells called glossopodium (secretory). This ligulf is secretory as well as protective, It secrets water/mucilage to keep growing point of stem and young leaves moist. It also protests young leaves.

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