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What is root ?

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What is root ?
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Meghna Thapar 4 years, 3 months ago

Root is a part of a plant which is in the soil. The roots of a plant perform many functions. They are as follows:

  1. It anchors the plant to the soil.
  2. It absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
  3. It helps in holding the soil together.

Types of root:

  1. Tap roots: They are straight tapering roots which grow vertically down into the soil and gives branches on all the sides. Tap root is the thick main root having thin and small, side roots called lateral roots. Examples – pea plant, neem tree, mango tree, carrot, radish, tulsi, etc.

     

  2. Fibrous roots: The bunches of smaller roots are called fibrous roots. They are fibre-like roots of similar size. They spread out in the soil to give a firm support.
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