TREE MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY
ROOT SYSTEM
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Question
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Root types make root systems
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Root systems make root types
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -> Taproot system: Taproot system contains the only one main and long root. Small roots that grow from the main root are known as lateral roots. These are also known as true roots. Taproots grow deep into the soil vertically and exhibit large surface areas.
Detailed explanation-2: -A true root system consists of a primary root and secondary roots (or lateral roots). the diffuse root system: the primary root is not dominant; the whole root system is fibrous and branches in all directions. Most common in monocots. The main function of the fibrous root is to anchor the plant.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main axis of the true root system is called the taproot. Taproot is an example of true root. It is the main root descending downward from the radicle and giving off small lateral roots.