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Plant Form and Function (Roots)

Roots are essential for transporting nutrients from the soil and have various functions including water absorption, anchoring plants, and food storage. There are two main types of root systems: taproot and fibrous root systems. Additionally, some roots are modified for vegetative reproduction and to prevent soil erosion.

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Plant Form and Function (Roots)

Roots are essential for transporting nutrients from the soil and have various functions including water absorption, anchoring plants, and food storage. There are two main types of root systems: taproot and fibrous root systems. Additionally, some roots are modified for vegetative reproduction and to prevent soil erosion.

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Plant form and Function

What is root?
Roots are for transporting
nutrients that are not
available in the atmosphere
and are in soil.

Types of roots
Primary roots and secondary
roots
Different functions of root
• Roots are the part of plant which help to absorb water and mineral from soil.
• Roots of some plants are modified for vegetative reproduction.
• Roots anchor the plants in the soil and prevent soil erosion.
• Some roots like carrot, beetroot are modified structurally store food prepared
by plants.

Types of root system


There are two main types of root systems

Root Systems

Taproot System Fibrous root System


Difference between taproot and fibrous root systems

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