ROOTS
The root is commonly and underground part of the plant. One of the functions of the root is for absorption. Roots are like straw that sip the nutrients from the soil which are carried into the water that flows into the different parts of the plant. The distinct part of a root responsible for this transport is in the roots central region which is called the xylem.
Imagine a tree without a root. What may happen if a strong wind blows? It will fall for sure. Most of the plants, roots are like hands that embrace tight to the ground to avoid plants to fall down. This function is for plant support. Other plants has supporting roots which grows on its stem going downward to the ground.
Types of Roots
Each plants are uniquely growing in our surroundings. They are differ based on their types. Roots too have variations depending on the need of the plants and its adaptation in its habitat.
The root is commonly and underground part of the plant. One of the functions of the root is for absorption. Roots are like straw that sip the nutrients from the soil which are carried into the water that flows into the different parts of the plant. The distinct part of a root responsible for this transport is in the roots central region which is called the xylem.
Imagine a tree without a root. What may happen if a strong wind blows? It will fall for sure. Most of the plants, roots are like hands that embrace tight to the ground to avoid plants to fall down. This function is for plant support. Other plants has supporting roots which grows on its stem going downward to the ground.
Types of Roots
Each plants are uniquely growing in our surroundings. They are differ based on their types. Roots too have variations depending on the need of the plants and its adaptation in its habitat.
Fibrous Roots
Fibrous roots are small roots that branches throughout the ground. They grow numerously and spread in the upper layer of the soil. These roots are collectively present to monocotyledon plants like grass, rice, corn, onion, coconut palm and etc. Take a look on the photos on the right. They are examples of fibrous roots plants. |
Taproots
These are specialized roots which grows deeply vertical into the soil for water and mineral absorption. It is also function as storage of food and water of the plant. It is the large main root of a plant where other smaller roots branches laterally. Taproots are common to dicotyledon plants. Check out for the slideshow on the left which shows examples of tap root storageplants |
Adventitious Roots
The four images below shows the adventitious roots of the given plants. What have you notice of their roots? They are like spiders stuck on the plant stem/tree trunk.
(from left to right: Banyan Tree, Mangrove, Sugarcane, Maize)
The four images below shows the adventitious roots of the given plants. What have you notice of their roots? They are like spiders stuck on the plant stem/tree trunk.
(from left to right: Banyan Tree, Mangrove, Sugarcane, Maize)
Usually, roots grows and from its radicle and develop below the ground . But because of especial functions, some plant roots amazingly grow in its body for additional support. This root system is the adventitious roots system.