Which of the following statements about an increased root-to-shoot ratio is FALS

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Which of the following statements about an increased root-to-shoot ratio is FALSE? Hints Hint 1. (click to open) An increased root-to-shoot ratio will improve water relations for the plant. O An increased root-to-shoot ratio will reduce aboveground plant growth in favor of root growth. O An increased root-to-shoot ratio will allow the plant to persist in dry environments. An increased root-to-shoot ratio will enable the plant to better thrive in a shaded environment. O Increased root-to-shoot ratio in water-limited environments is an example of phenotypic plasticity.

Explanation / Answer

Root to shoot ratio indicates health of a plant. An increased root to shoot ratio could be an indication of healthier plant. When this ratio increases it implies the increase in root size and not the decrease in shoot size or weight.

So correct option is "b"

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