Environmental Sciences, asked by madhvigaikwad15, 4 months ago

describe the function of roots along with its pictures​

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Answered by pranamyasony
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Explanation:

Roots perform the following functions

Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

They anchor the plant firmly.

They help in storing food and nutrients.

Roots transport water and minerals to the plant

Answered by reema989709
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Answer:

The plants that we see today is the result of billions of years of evolution. Today, plants cover almost 30 per cent of the total landmass and account for the 50 per cent of the plant’s productivity (generation of biomass). Plants fulfil many roles in the ecosystem. They are a source of food, nutrition, shelter, maintain the integrity of soil (by preventing erosion) and most importantly, they are the main source for balancing the oxygen level in the atmosphere.

Anatomically, plants are very complex organisms and are classified into various types based on certain defining characteristics. Roots are very important structures that provide a variety of functions, but contrary to popular belief, all plants do not have roots. Roots are absent in plants like mosses and liverworts.

Also Read: Plant Growth and Development

Table of Contents

Roots

Types

Tap

Fibrous

Functions

Read on to explore what are roots, its types and the important functions of roots.

What are Roots?

Roots are the important underground part of all vascular plants. This part of the plant is mainly responsible for anchoring it down into the ground and absorbing the essential mineral elements, nutrients, and water from the soil. It is also used to store food.

However, not all plants have their roots underground, some plants have their roots growing above the ground. These are called aerial roots. Alike underground roots, these aerial roots are also responsible for absorbing nutrients, anchoring and affixing the plant by supporting them to the structures such as nearby walls, rocks, trellises, etc.

Few examples of plants with the aerial roots are–Bonsai,  Banyan Tree, Mangroves, etc.

Types of Roots

All roots have similar functions, however, their structure varies. Hence, based on these criteria, the root system is classified into two types:

TapRoot System

Taproots have a main central root upon which, small, lateral roots called root hairs are attached. Mustard, carrot, beetroot, parsley, china rose and all dicotyledons are examples of taproot systems.

Fibrous Root System

Fibrous roots, on the other hand, are bushy roots in which thin, moderately branching roots grow from the stem. Rice, wheat, maize, marigold, banana and all monocotyledons are some examples of the fibrous root system.

Also Read:  Anatomy of Monocot and Dicot Plants

Functions of Root

Following are the important functions of root:

Roots perform various functions that are necessary for the survival of the plants. They are an integral or integrated system that helps the plant in:

Anchoring: Roots are the reason plants remain attached to the ground. They support the plant body, ensuring that it stands erect.

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