HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -All the roots in a fibrous root system remain small but the number of roots means that some can be damaged without seriously hurting the plant. This is why plants with fibrous root systems can be transplanted more easily than those with taproots .

Detailed explanation-2: -Taproots are better at anchoring plants than fibrous roots. This is because they are thicker and grow straight down into the soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fibrous roots are the roots formed by thin, moderately branching roots emerging from the stem. Wheat, rice and corn are some of the examples of fibrous roots.