Question

lily bulbs must be stored in moist but not wet, sphagnum moss to prevent ______.
a. drying out
b. forcing new tops
c. root growth
d. none of the above

Explanation:

Lily bulbs stored in moist sphagnum moss (not wet) aim to keep them from losing moisture. Option a (drying out) fits as moist moss prevents dehydration. Forcing new tops (b) or root growth (c) aren't prevented by this storage; so a is correct.

Answer:

a. drying out