HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -taproot, main root of a primary root system, growing vertically downward. Most dicotyledonous plants (see cotyledon), such as dandelions, produce taproots, and some, such as the edible roots of carrots and beets, are specialized for food storage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples of plants with taproots include dandelions, carrots, parsnips, and beets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Taproot systems in plants have a main root and smaller roots emerging from the main root. These smaller roots are known as lateral roots.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is a Taproot? As the name implies, a taproot is typically a long and somewhat thick root that taps deep down into the soil. It is the first root to appear from the seed and remains the largest, central root of the plant. Carrots, parsnips, and dandelions are all considered taproots.

Detailed explanation-5: -A tap root system has a main root that grows down vertically, and from which many smaller lateral roots arise. Dandelions are a good example; their tap roots usually break off when trying to pull these weeds, and they can regrow another shoot from the remaining root). A tap root system penetrates deep into the soil.