EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Dicot plants have tap root system and fibrous root system is seen in monocots. Taproots have a main central root upon which, small, lateral roots called root hairs are attached. Mustard, carrot, beetroot, parsley, china rose and all dicotyledons are examples of taproot systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Taproots are the thick primary roots that normally grow straight down under the soil. Examples of plants possessing taproot are ficus, mango tree, banyan etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -In most dicots, the radicle enlarges to form a prominent taproot that persists throughout the life of the plant. Many progressively smaller branch roots grow from the taproot.

Detailed explanation-4: -Taproots are commonly found in plants like beetroot, burdock, carrot, sugar beet, dandelion, parsley, parsnip, poppy mallow, radish, sagebrush, turnip, common milkweed, cannabis, and trees such as oaks, elms, pines, and firs are some of the taproot plant names.

Detailed explanation-5: -Taproot is seen in dicot plants. It is tapering in shape. It grows vertically downward and is the main root of the primary root system. It gives rise to smaller lateral roots called secondary roots that further produce lateral roots called tertiary roots.