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Arrow-Puffin-2_Semester-2 EVS 175FruitsFruits have seeds inside them. When these seeds are put in the soil, they grow into new plants.Plant ModificationsIn some plants, roots, stems and leaves change their shape and become modified to perform special functions. These are called modifications.Root ModificationSome roots becomes thick and fleshy as the plant stores food in them. Example : radish, beetroot, carrotSome roots grow above the ground to give support to the tree.Example : banyan treeSome roots help the plant to breathe.Example : mangrove treeStem ModificationIn some plants, the stem stores all the extra food. The stem in such plants grows under the ground.Example : ginger, onion, potatoIn some plants, stems change to tendrils. Tendrils give support to climbers and creepers.Example : water melon, cucumber? Did You KnowCarrot leaves are known as fronds.