EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -In monocots, the primary root is short lived. It is replaced by a large number of roots which originate from the base of the stem. These roots constitute the fibrous root system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monocot roots are fibrous, meaning they form a wide network of thin roots that originate from the stem and stay close to the surface of the soil. In contrast, dicots have “taproots, ” meaning they form a single thick root that grows deep into the soil and has smaller, lateral branches.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fibrous root systems are found in monocots; tap root systems are found in dicots.

Detailed explanation-4: -No, dicots do not have fibrous roots. Instead, the roots of dicot plants involve a taproot with lateral-branching roots that grow from the taproot.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rice, wheat, maize, marigold, banana and all monocotyledons are some examples of the fibrous root system.