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 Which of the following statements is/are true w.r.t simple tuber roots? 

Option: 1

These are modified tap roots. 


Option: 2

 These have a definite shape. 


Option: 3

These occur in clusters 


Option: 4

 None of these. 


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Simple Tuberous Roots:

  • These are creeping and swollen adventitious roots.
  • These do not have a definite shape.
  • These arise from the nodes of the prostate stem and grow towards the soil.
  • These appear singly.
  • For example, Ipomoea (sweet potato)
     

 

The modification of adventitious roots as seen in sweet potato is simple tuberous roots: These are creeping and swollen adventitious roots. These do not have a definite shape. These arise from the nodes of the prostate stem and grow towards the soil. These appear singly. 

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