Question

Which of the following plants have reticulate type of venation?
(a) Musa
(b) Mangifera
(c) Oryza
(d) Canna

Answer 1

Hint: There is a prominent vein in reticulate venation called the midrib from which several small veins emerge that eventually form a net-like structure in the lamina. The leaves of dicotyledonous plants (e.g. Chinese rose, coriander, basil & rose) contain this sort of venation.

Complete answer:
Morphological characters of leaves are important particularly for the identification and classification of plants. Morphological characters of leaves are primarily used to describe a specific genus, species, and varieties, but there is not much research into leaf architectural patterns. This research was carried out in order to classify 30 Mangifera indica L.
A dicot plant and reticulate venation present in dicots is Mangifera (mango).

Additional information:
The most widespread vein formation in leaves is reticulate venation. It is found in maple leaves, oak trees, and rose bushes. From the leaves, veins carry food and water to the rest of the plant.
The other two vein pattern classifications are parallel and dichotomous. As in lilies and grasses, parallel venation features veins parallel to one another. Of the three classifications, dichotomous venation is the rarest and has veins that branch off from each other.
When only one midvein is present, while all other veins shape the network as a structure, Pinnate reticulate venation is known as Pinnate reticulate venation. This venation is also known as reticulate venation by Unicostate. Mangifera is an example.
In this form, several midribs are present, while other veins are in the network form. Palmate reticulate venation. It is referred to as reticulate venation by Unicostate. There are also two forms of this venation, Convergent and Divergent.

So, the correct answer is ‘Mangifera’.

Note:
Mango wastes have elevated functional and nutritional capacity, such as the seed kernel and peel. Mango seed contains essential bioactive compounds with a high level of antioxidant activity, lipids with appropriate physical and chemical properties (trans fatty acid-free), and a high level of protein. There are large quantities of antioxidants and dietary fiber in the mango peel.