Differentiate between tap root and fibrous root
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The fibrous root system occupies less surface area than taproot. Taproot grows vertically downwards and thus reaches deep into the soil. The fibrous root grows horizontally in all directions and thus doesn't reach deep into the soil. The Taproot system anchors the plant more firmly than the fibrous root.
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Did You Know?
Carrots, radishes, beetroot, turnips are edible taproots, while sweet potatoes are the edible part of a fibrous root.
Plants that grow on land, i.e., vascular plants, typically have roots that grow downwards into the Earth. However, some plants also have aerial roots. A root unlike a branch or stem does not bear any leaves or nodes.
Roots are characterized by the functions they perform for the plant. The functions of a root are:
● Absorption: Roots absorb water and also nutrients from the soil.
● Transmission: They transport water and nutrients absorbed by them to the plant.
● Anchorage: They enable the plant to stand firmly on the ground and grow upwards by acting as an anchor and holding it.
● Storage: They store food and nutrients in them. These are used up by the plant for its growth as and when needed. E.g. carrots, radishes, sweet potato, etc.
● Reproduction: Roots also participate in vegetative reproduction.
Taproots
A taproot is a kind of root system that is characterized by the presence of a dominant central root, from which other smaller-sized lateral roots emanate horizontally.
Fibrous Roots
One basic way to identify fibrous roots in the absence of a taproot. Instead in this root system, a mass of many similar-sized roots is seen spreading out from the base of the stem.