Roots Modified for Additional Support,Stilt roots,Cluster of roots,Prop roots, Climbing roots,Mechanical support,Maize, Sugarcane, Pandanus

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Roots Modified for Additional Support

1. Stilt roots
Cluster of roots that arise from first few nodes of the stem obliquely into the soil and give support to plant. e.g. Maize, Sugarcane, Pandanus.
2. Prop roots
These roots arise from branches and grow vertically downwards into soil. These act as pillars and give mechanical support to aerial branches e.g. banyan.

Prop Roots Banyan A. Main Tree Trunk B. Branch of Tree Trunk C. Aerial Root D. Prop Root	Stilt Root of Maize
Prop Roots Pandanus 1. Leaf 2. Main Trunk Branch 3. Main Trunk Tilted 4. Multiple Root Cap	Climbing Roots A. Clinging Roots

3. Climbing roots
These arise from nodes of stem and help the plant with weak stem to climb. e.g. Betel leaf.

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