Differentiate between tap root and fibrous roots (2 points and example).
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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.
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◾The main root (primary root) with other minor side roots, which grow deep into the soil is called Taproot.
◾Taproot arises from the radicle (embryonic part) of the plants.
◾Such roots that arise from other parts of the plants like stems, or leaves other than roots are called fibrous or adventitious root.
◾Can be either underground or aerial.