Question

Name two types of adventitious roots modification with respect to storage of food . Give one character and one example of each

Answer 1

Answer: Names of two types of adventitious roots modification with respect to storage of food are given below :

1) Tuberous roots: Tuberous root is a type of modified adventitious roots. In tuberous roots, shoots emerge from one end while roots arise from the other end. It get swollen. For example, Potato

2) Nodulose roots: Nodulose root is a type of modified adventitious roots in which swollen occurs at the tips. For example, Turmeric