Functions of the Root System The root system has many functions. They are listed below: Anchorage and support: The root system anchors the plant in the soil and provides physical support. In general the taproot system provides more effective anchorage because they are more resistant to toppling during storms. Absorption and conduction: The plant root…...
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Root System: Part 1
The root system is the network of all the roots of a plant. There are two different types of root systems: primary root system and the adventitious root system. Primary Root System The primary root is the first root that is formed from the radicle of a seed embryo. Root branches arise from this primary…...
Root System – 12 Questions
1. Root system that consists of many similarly sized roots that form a dense, tangled mass. a) taproot system b) fibrous root system 2. Root system that has one long, thick main root a) taproot system b) fibrous system 3. A plant in the desert would most likely have which root system? a) a…...
Root, Stem and Leaf
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