Ginger is an example of underground modified stem called
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Rhizome
B
Corm
C
Tuber
D
Bulb
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Answer
Correct option: A.
Rhizome
a Rhizome is an underground modification of stem. It grows horizontally forward under soil surface. It has distinct nodes and internodes with scaly leaves arising at the nodes. There are well marked apical and axillary buds also, e.g. Canna, zingiber (ginger), Curcuma, etc.
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