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What is meant by modifications of roots?What type of modifications roots found in the :----------------
a. Banyan tree
b. Turnip
c. Mangrove tress
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Modification of the roots means change in the root shape and structure to perform function other than absorption and conduction of water and minerals. Roots are modified to perform specialised functions like support, storage of food and respiration.

• Sometimes, roots are modified to serve some functions other than its main function of providing anchorage and absorption of water and minerals. Banyan Tree: In banyan trees, hanging roots come out from branches. The hanging roots then go into the soil to provide additional support to the huge banyan tree.
• Turnip: The tap root in turnip is modified for food storage. Mangrove trees: Mangrove trees are found in marshy area. In such plants, many roots come out vertically above the ground. These are hollow roots and are called pneumatophores.
• pneumatophores
• The roots of mangrove plants grow vertically upwards from the soil for the absorption of oxygen from the atmosphere as the soil is poorly aerated. These types of roots are called as pneumatophores.

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Answer 2

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Primarily, there are two types of root systems found in plants, namely the tap root system and fibrous root system. The main function of the roots is to absorb water and minerals from the soil. However, roots are also modified to perform various other functions. The roots of some plants act as storage sites for food, some provide support to massive plant structures, while others absorb oxygen from the atmosphere.

Roots and its modifications in various plants:

(a) Banyan tree

The banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) has massive pillar-like adventitious roots arising from the aerial part of the stem. These roots grow towards the ground and provide support to the tree. Such, roots are called as prop roots.

(b) Turnip

The roots of turnip (Brassica r@pe) help in the storage of food. Similar food-storing roots are found in radishes, carrots and sweet potatoes.

(c) Mangrove tree

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