difference between tap root and the fibrous root ??
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The main root (primary root) with other minor side roots, which grow deep into the soil is called Taproot. While the fine, thick hairs like structure, that spread sideways in all the directions is called Fibrous or Adventitious root.
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Taproot consists of one large long root, while this is not the case for the fibrous root.
Taproot penetrates deep into the soil, while a fibrous root is shallow and does not penetrate as deeply.
A taproot is the differentiated primary root of the plant, while the fibrous root is not the differentiated primary root of the plant.
In the fibrous root system the primary root is eliminated, this is not the case in the taproot system.
The fibrous root develops from the stem; this is not the case for the taproot.
The taproot has a few lateral roots that develop from the taproot; this is not the case for the fibrous root.
Taproot is found in dicots, while a fibrous root is found in monocots.
Fibrous root is found in most grasses, while taproot is not found in most grasses.
Taproot occurs in gymnosperms, while fibrous root does not occur in the gymnosperms.
A taproot can sometimes act as a storage organ for food, while fibrous roots cannot store food.
Fibrous root holds many soil particles together at the surface of the soil; this is not the case with the taproot.
The taproot can reach water deep beneath the surface of the soil; this is not the case for the fibrous root.
