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A stem with distinct solid nodes and hollow internodes is
A stem with distinct solid nodes and hollow internodes is
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The correct option is B culm
A stem is the part of the plant that develops from the plumule of a germinating seed. Stem is generally above the ground and bears branches, leaves and flowers. The region of the stem from where the leaves are borne are called nodes. The portion between two nodes is known as internode. Stems in some plants may undergo certain modifications to meet certain requirements. Stem modifications may include structures called rhizomes, tubers, corm, bulb, etc.
Culms are strong stems with solid distinct nodes and hollow internodes as seen in bamboo.
Sobole is a special type of underground runner that is found in many grasses. The grass spreads its soboles in different directions which develop numerous buds and roots, thereby giving rise to new plants.
Scape is a leafless inflorescence stalk arising from the middle of the rosette of leaves. It bears a flower, several flowers, or a crowded inflorescence (as in onion).
Rhizome is a modified underground stem that is prostate, fleshy and possesses small solid nodes and internodes covered by scaly leaves.
Hollow internodes in bamboo
Sobole in Agropyron
A stem is the part of the plant that develops from the plumule of a germinating seed. Stem is generally above the ground and bears branches, leaves and flowers. The region of the stem from where the leaves are borne are called nodes. The portion between two nodes is known as internode. Stems in some plants may undergo certain modifications to meet certain requirements. Stem modifications may include structures called rhizomes, tubers, corm, bulb, etc.
Culms are strong stems with solid distinct nodes and hollow internodes as seen in bamboo.
Sobole is a special type of underground runner that is found in many grasses. The grass spreads its soboles in different directions which develop numerous buds and roots, thereby giving rise to new plants.
Scape is a leafless inflorescence stalk arising from the middle of the rosette of leaves. It bears a flower, several flowers, or a crowded inflorescence (as in onion).
Rhizome is a modified underground stem that is prostate, fleshy and possesses small solid nodes and internodes covered by scaly leaves.
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