DENDROLOGY

TREE MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY

ROOT SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
this system is an extensive mass of smaller, widely spread roots
A
taproot system
B
fibrous root system
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Taproot system is the system which has an extensive mass of smaller, widely spread roots.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rice, wheat, maize, marigold, banana and all monocotyledons are some examples of the fibrous root system.

Detailed explanation-3: -An extensive root system helps hold the soil in place so that it is less likely to be eroded by wind or rain. Where there are roots the soil tends to be retained.

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