EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -A fibrous root system is the opposite of a taproot system. It is usually formed by thin, moderately branching roots growing from the stem. A fibrous root system is universal in monocotyledonous plants and ferns.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fibrous roots are thin, with root hairs, and their function is mainly absorption of plant nutrients and water from soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -The taproot also anchors the plant very securely in the ground. Fibrous root systems have many small branching roots, called fibrous roots, but no large primary root. The huge number of threadlike roots increases the surface area for absorption of water and minerals, but fibrous roots anchor the plant less securely.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thin, branched roots that arise from the base of the stem are known as fibrous roots. Grasses and monocotyledons are characterised by the presence of fibrous roots.

Detailed explanation-5: -The monocotyledonous plants possess the adventitious or the fibrous type of root system. There are many fine thread-like branches which develop from any other part of the plant rather than the radicle. These type of roots do not grow much deeper but spread in the region widely to provide support the plant.