_________ like those of corn plant, grow like fingers out of the bottom of the stem.?

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_________ like those of corn plant, grow like fingers out of the bottom of the stem.?

Its all about roots, stems and leaves

2006-10-09 09:55:39 · 5 answers · asked by pogumgbuaja 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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I think that 'nodal roots' is the correct term. Part of their purpose is to stabilise the plant which doesn't have a very big root system.

http://maize.agron.iastate.edu/corngrows.html

2006-10-09 09:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Roots; I think / hope

2006-10-09 16:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by prof. Jack 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

I think the word you're looking for is "Stalks."

2006-10-09 16:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Zebra4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

leaves sounds right to me.

2006-10-09 16:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

2006-10-09 16:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋