Define modification. Mention how root is modified in banyan tree and mangrove plants?
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Answer: Sometimes, roots are modified to serve some functions other than its main function of providing anchorage and absorption of water and minerals.
Banyan Tree: In banyan trees, hanging roots come out from branches. The hanging roots then go into the soil to provide additional support to the huge banyan tree. Such roots are called prop roots.
Turnip: The tap root in turnip is modified for food storage.
Mangrove trees: Mangrove trees are found in marshy area. In such plants, many roots come out vertically above the ground. These are hollow roots and are called pneumatophores. They facilitate exchange of gases in the roots.
Banyan Tree: In banyan trees, hanging roots come out from branches. The hanging roots then go into the soil to provide additional support to the huge banyan tree. Such roots are called prop roots.
Turnip: The tap root in turnip is modified for food storage.
Mangrove trees: Mangrove trees are found in marshy area. In such plants, many roots come out vertically above the ground. These are hollow roots and are called pneumatophores. They facilitate exchange of gases in the roots.
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Answer: Sometimes, roots aremodified to serve some functions other than its main function of providing anchorage and absorption of water and minerals. Banyan Tree: Inbanyan trees, hanging roots come out from branches. ... Such roots are called prop roots. Turnip: The tap rootin turnip is modified for food storage
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