Types of roots in plants

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      aerial roots – may be photosynthetic (some epiphytes), prop roots (like corn) branch near soil for support, adventitious roots – leave plant other than at base. pneumatophores – rise above water in aquatic trees; can function for gas exchange (mangroves, probably bald …

      different types of roots


    • 9 Types of Roots Found on Trees, Plants and Flowers

      Vascular plants have a root system and a shoot system. root system. penetrates the soil/substrate and anchors the plant. absorbs water and ions for plant to use. most vascular plants make either a . taproot system (one main root with branches) or . fibrous root system (many roots of similar diameter); there are several modified root types (such ...

      plants with deep root systems


    • [DOC File]PARTS OF PLANTS

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      "Roots with nodules" isn't usually thought of as a root type, but nodule-bearing roots are so important to ecology and they are so easy to find in typical backyards that we're mentioning them here. Some roots, particularly those on plants in the Bean Family, are equipped with tiny, white, bag-like things, sometimes as large as BBs, called nodules .

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    • [DOC File]INTRODUCTION TO PLANTS

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      “A” most plentiful of all plant types 250,000 kinds. Ex.: Tulips, maple trees, rosebushes, and corn. What are roots? Root. is the part of the plant that absorbs water and minerals, stores food, and anchors the plant. Roots absorb water by using fuzzy . root hairs. which are a thread like projection from a plant root less than 1mm long.

      parts of a plant root


    • [DOCX File]FIBROUS ROOTS

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      Plants have different types of roots. Roots can be thick like carrots or have many branches like the roots of trees and grasses. But roots perform the same function for all plants and work with other plant parts to keep the plant alive. The stem acts as a plumbing system for the plant. The stem transports water from the roots to the other parts ...

      types of root systems


    • [DOC File]Topic 8: Structure and Function of Vascular Plant Cells ...

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      Roots and Stems. Roots and Stems. Roots. Roots are the underground parts of plants. Root Functions _____– absorb water and minerals from the soil _____ – some plants (carrots) store food in their roots _____– roots anchor plants to the ground. Root Structure

      plants to root in water


    • [DOC File]Topic 5: Plant Structure and Growth (Ch. 35)

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      Some plants' roots also serve as a storage area for food. Carrots and beets are two plants which store their extra food in their roots. There are two types of root systems: taproot and fibrous. A . taproot. system consists of a long, thick main root. Smaller roots grow off the main taproot. Turnips, radishes, carrots, dandelions, and cacti have taproots.

      root systems


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