Question

What is meant by fusiform root
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Answer 1

fusiform. fu·si·form. rounded, broadest in the middle, and tapering toward each end; spindle-shaped. Origin of fusiform. from Classical Latin fusus, a spindle + -form.

Answer 2

Answer:

The root is swollen in the middle and narrow towards both its base e.g., Radish (Raphanus sativus). When the root is swollen in middle and gradually tapering towards the apex, it is called fusiform root.

it is given in 11th class NCERT book of biology may be chapter 5th.