Question

Explain any three modifications on roots for specific purpose​

Answer 1

Answer:

Storage roots, such as carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes, are examples of roots that are specially modified for storage of starch and water.

They usually grow underground as protection from plant-eating animals.

Their roots allow the plants to absorb water and nutrients from other plants.

Some examples:

the different modifications of roots includes tap root modification includes

1. fusiform example radish 2. napiform example turnip

3. conical example carrot

4. tuberous example sweet potato

5. pneumatophores example - rhizophora

adventitious root modification -

1 tuberous example sweet potato

2. nodulous example ginger

3. annulated example ipcea

4.prop roots example ficus

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Answer 2

Modifications of Roots for Physiological and Mechanical Functions

Storage Roots: Storage roots become fleshy by the accumulation of stored up food. ...

Epiphytic or Aerial Absorbing Roots: ...

Assimilatory Roots: ...

Reproductive Roots: ...

Respiratory Roots or Pneumatophores: ...

Sucking Roots or Haustoria: ...

Mycorrhizal Roots: