Question

Stilt roots are ________.
a) primary roots
b) adventitious roots
c) secondary roots
d) tap roots

Answer 1

stlit roots are adventitious roots that help in supporting the plant body. Also known as support roots. They develop from the basal nodes of the main stem and grow obliquely

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (b) adventitious roots.

Still roots are called adventitious roots since they help in supporting the plant body.

They are also referred to as the support roots.

The development of these adventitious roots actually happen from the basal nodes of the chief stem thus growing obliquely.

Some examples of these kind of plants are sugarcane and maize.