Question

Stilt roots, which grow obliquely from basal nodes of culm stem and acting as brace are found in

• A. Sorghum
• B. Maize
• C. Sugarcane
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Culm is a stem with distinct nodes and internodes, which is the characteristic of grasses. Stilt roots arise from the first few nodes of the stem. These penetrate obliquely down into the soil and give support to the plant, e.g., maize, sugarcane.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.