FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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Roots with several main branches off that form a root mass are called ____ Grass, corn and some trees are examples.
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taproot
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fibrous root
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phloem root
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brown root
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In a fibrous root system, the roots grow downwards into the soil, and also branch off sideways throughout the soil. This forms a mass of fine roots, with no distinct tap root, because the embryonic root dies back while the plant is still young and growing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Corn is a grass and has a fibrous type root system, as compared to soybeans or alfalfa that have tap root systems.
Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of plants with tap roots are Carrot, Radish, Beetroot etc. On the other hand Onion, Grass, Wheat, Coconut palm are the examples of the fibrous roots or system.
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