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Agriculture · Q270

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 270

Q270

Ginger and turmeric are examples of modified stem named as

A.
Corm
B.
Rhizome
Answer
C.
Bulb
D.
Tiber

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Ginger and turmeric are examples of modified stems named Rhizome.
Rhizome, also called creeping rootstalk, horizontal underground plant stem capable of producing the shoot and root systems of a new plant.
Rhizomes are used to store starches and proteins and enable plants to perennate (survive an annual unfavourable season) underground.