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Fasiculated roots for food storage and vegetative propagation are found in

A

Ipomoea batata

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Raphanus sativus

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Grasses
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Dahlia
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Solution

The correct option is B Dahlia

Fasciculated roots is a modified adventitious root.

  • These roots are either swollen or they form root tubers in clusters.

  • Eg- Dahlia and Asparagus.

  • In Dahlia, these swollen roots lie at the base of the stem whereas, in Asparagus the swollen roots occur at intervals on the roots.

  • So, the correct answer is 'Dahlia'.


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