Which cereal is unique because it is primarily grown in standing water or flooded fields?
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Correct answer: Oryza sativa
Oryza sativa, or rice, is a semi-aquatic cereal. It possesses aerenchyma tissue in its roots and stems which allows for oxygen transport in submerged conditions.
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