Question

stolen, offset and rhizome are different form of stem modification . how can these modified form of stem be distinguish form each other

Answer 1

Modifications of Stem (Explained with Diagram)Article Shared by Some of the most important types of modifications of stem are as follows:I. Underground modifications of Stem II. Subaerial modifications of Stem III. Aerial modifications of Stem.I. Underground modifications of Stem:ADVERTISEMENTS:Many plants produce underground stems for perennation and food storage. They produce aerial shoots annually.Although they resemble roots superficially but can be; distinguishable from roots by the presence of following features:(i) Presence of nodes and internodes(ii) Presence of scale leaves, buds and adventitious roots at the nodes.ADVERTISEMENTS:(iii) Internal structure resembles that of aerial stem and not of root.