Question

What is root? Explain its type and their functions.

Answer 1

Answer:

Root, in botany, that part of a vascular plant normally underground. ... Its primary functions are anchorage of the plant, absorption of water and dissolved minerals and conduction of these to the stem, and storage of reserve foods.

Answer 2

There are two main types of roots are -

(a) . Taproot=>. Taproot has only one main and long root. The smaller roots that grow from the main root are called lateral roots. They are also called true roots.

Example. mango, neem etc.

(B) Fibrous root=>. Fibrous root has no any main root. They grow from the base of the stem and had a bushy appearance. Fibrous roots are short and most of them grow horizontally in the soil.

Example. Grass, maize etc.

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