Roots developing from plant parts other than the radicle are called _______.
A
epiphyllous roots
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B
adventitious roots
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C
fibrous roots
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D
tap roots
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Solution
The correct option is B adventitious roots Adventitious roots are plant roots that form from any non-rooting tissues. They are found in the climbing roots of ivy, prop roots in corn, stilt roots in Pandanus (screw palm).