Root Modification

The aerial hanging spongy roots that have pores to absorb moisture from the surroundings are called as _____________

• Breathing Roots

• Epiphytic Roots

• Assimilatory Roots

• Prop Roots

On Observing the plant, What root do you think the plant has?

• Aerial Root

• Epiphytic Root

• Stilt Root

• Assimilatory Root

Why do mangroves have breathing root with pores seen above ground?

• To absorb moisture from surrounding

• To take in air from surrounding

• It is just an outgrowth

• To absorb water

The root like structure affecting the host plants to absorb water and nutrients are called

• Epiphytic

• Hastorium

• Assimilatory

• Storage

By looking at the fertilizer packet, what do you think the fertilizer contain and what it is used for?

• Rhizobium bacteria- fix atmospheric nitrogen into plant

• phosphorus- enrich plant growth

• Both A and B

• None of the above