What region of the grass plant must remain intact for new shoots and roots to grow?

What region of the grass plant must remain intact for new shoots and roots to grow?

• A. Crown
• B. Apex
• C. Meristem
• D. Node

Answer: (A)

Regrowth in grasses relies on an active growth region near the soil surface called the crown. This crown houses axillary meristems and stores energy, providing the source of new shoots (tillers) and new roots when the plant is cut or grazed. If the crown is damaged or destroyed, those growing points are lost and regrowth is severely limited or impossible. The apex is simply the tip of the shoot or root, not the main regrowth source after damage. Meristematic tissue exists in several places, but the essential region that must remain intact to produce both shoots and roots in grasses is the crown. A node is where leaves attach and can produce roots if buried, but it isn’t the central growth point for full regrowth.

Regrowth in grasses relies on an active growth region near the soil surface called the crown. This crown houses axillary meristems and stores energy, providing the source of new shoots (tillers) and new roots when the plant is cut or grazed. If the crown is damaged or destroyed, those growing points are lost and regrowth is severely limited or impossible. The apex is simply the tip of the shoot or root, not the main regrowth source after damage. Meristematic tissue exists in several places, but the essential region that must remain intact to produce both shoots and roots in grasses is the crown. A node is where leaves attach and can produce roots if buried, but it isn’t the central growth point for full regrowth.