DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

SEED PROPAGATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens to the radicle after the permanent root is established?
A
it remains to assist in absorbing water
B
it is converted into a storage compartment
C
it dies off
D
it becomes part of the stem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The radicle (primary embryonic root) emerges from the seed first to enhance water uptake; it is protected by a root cap produced by the root apical meristem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer: The radicle will become a) the root as the seed develops into an adult plant.

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