Question

Why stilt roots are present in monocots
like maize and jowar?

Answer 1

These roots arise from lower nodes and grow obliquely downwards and penetrate the soil and provide mechanical support to plant

in maize,jowar, these roots grow in whorls and provide support.

These roots bear much folded multiple root cap

Answer 2

stilt roots are present in monocots
like maize and jowar to provide mechanical support...

Stilt roots: They arise from lower node of stem to support main axis and enter the soil obliquely.....

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