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Modified adventitious roots providing pillar like support are called 

Option: 1

 Stilt roots 


Option: 2

 Prop roots 


Option: 3

 Both a and b 


Option: 4

 None of these 


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Prop Roots:

  • These are the hanging structures that can be prominently observed in a banyan tree.
  • These develop from branches and grow vertically downwards.
  • They ultimately penetrate the soil to provide support to heavy branches.
  • Hence, these behave like a pillar to provide support to the parts of the tree.

                       Prop Roots in Banyan Tree

Prop roots ultimately penetrate the soil to provide support to heavy branches. Hence, these behave like a pillar to provide support to the parts of the tree. 

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