Roots developing from a part of the plant other than radicles are called.

Correct option is B

Ans.(b) Adventitious roots

Explanation:
The correct answer is Adventitious roots. These roots develop from plant parts other than the radicle, such as stems, leaves, or nodes. They help in anchoring, storage, and vegetative propagation. Common examples include prop roots in banyan trees and stilt roots in sugarcane.

Information Booster:
● Adventitious roots provide extra support in weak-stemmed plants.
● They help in vegetative reproduction (e.g., sweet potato, grass).
● These roots can develop in response to stress conditions.
● Some plants use them for nutrient storage (e.g., Dahlia, Asparagus).
● Mangrove plants have pneumatophores (breathing roots).
● These roots are commonly found in monocots and aquatic plants.

Additional Information:

• (a) Fibrous root: Incorrect, arises from the radicle, mainly in monocots.
• (c) Epicaulose: Incorrect, unrelated term in botany.
• (d) Epiphyllous: Incorrect, refers to flowers growing on leaves.