Which botanical family includes vital cereal crops such as Rice, Wheat, Maize, and Sugarcane?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Poaceae (Gramineae)
- Step 1: Rice (Oryza sativa) and other cereals belong to the grass family. Step 2. The family Poaceae (formerly Gramineae) is characterized by hollow culm stems, linear leaves with ligules, spikelet inflorescences, and caryopsis fruits. Answer: Poaceae (Gramineae). Why not the others: Fabaceae is the legume family (pulses, beans); Solanaceae is the nightshade family (potato, tomato); Brassicaceae is mustard family.
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