DENDROLOGY

TREE MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY

ROOT SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These roots extend horizontally from taproots
A
taproots
B
lateral roots
C
adventitious roots
D
fibrous roots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -…the taproot are produced smaller lateral roots (secondary roots) that grow horizontally or diagonally. These secondary roots further produce their own smaller lateral roots (tertiary roots).

Detailed explanation-2: -Fibrous roots are roots that extend out laterally from the stem of the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lateral roots are smaller roots that extend horizontally from the primary tap root and help to anchor the plant securely into the soil.

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