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Funtion of the roots
Differentiate top roots from fibrous root
what are the 3 major parts zone in the roots
importance of the roots to us

2006-11-18 14:40:55 · 4 answers · asked by carmeLa 2 in Science & Mathematics Botany

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Before I answer the 1st question lets start with the others.The two main functions of a plants root system are to mine the soil and extract mineral and water uptake for the plant.and to anchor or support the plant.
Fibrous root systems are shallower and more branched. They grow from an under ground stem closer to the soil surface. Their primary function is to support the plant.Corn is an example of a fibrous root system.
Tap roots are one fleshy primary root that grows deep into the soil. Its main function is to store food for the plant. Carrots and beets are tap root plants.
A shoot system is a plant that forms above the ground from the stem of a plant. Strawberries and ivy are an example. A plant that forms below the soil surface from the root is called a sucker.
Now if I remember correctly the main parts are the root cap this is the protected tip of the root that pushes its way downward in the soil( this is the first stage of root growth) And the root hairs that take in water and minerals from the soil ( also known as secondary roots and are short lived) Then there is the primary root that absorbs the stored food from the root hairs.
Roots not only provide us with food and fibers but they help prevent soil erosion.Hope this helps you.

2006-11-18 23:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by gardeningfool42 4 · 1 0

Shoot system
It grows towards the sunlight above the ground.
It possess leaves with chlorophyll.
It bears flowers and fruits.

Root system
It grows opposite to the light.
It is devoid of chlorophyll.
It conduct water to the plant bodt

The tap root system has a main central root called tap root.
These roots spread over a large area so it is difficult to remove.
The fibrous root system seems to be growing from a single point
and they can be up-rooted easily.

1) tap-root 2) root cap 3) region of elongation.

The roots help to control soil erosion. modified roots which store food are edible.Some roots have medicinal values.

2006-11-19 11:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by moosa 5 · 0 0

the ans is there in q itself see
shoot which is present in the upper part above root
which has a ability to trap sunlight and can produce starch by photosynthesis
root which helps the plant to withstand in a particular place
it helps to absorb water nutrients from soil and etc..,
tap roots are the roots which tapperes towards the gravity
secondary roots arises from primary
example carrot is a tap root
fibrous root all root arises from the tip and there is no difference like primary and secondary
root is important to plant in the preparation of starch
edible root such as beet root ,carrot,potato etc., are more energtic
important function of root prevent soil erosion
three major zones primary roots sec, root tips
so better plant trees to save our environ

2006-11-18 14:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by jaya 2 · 0 0

It entirely depends on what you want planted. All flowers grow like weeds in their natural habitat. A weed is just simply any wild plant that grows somewhere without human direction, or any plant that grows in an undesirable area. As far as knowing which ones to pull while they're pre-bloom and they all look similar, there really isn't a way. Not trying to be religious, but this is why Christ's illustration of the "wheat and the weeds" in the Bible was so effective in driving home the point. Until they mature "at the harvest time" they are virtually indecipherable. The best suggestion that I can give, other than waiting until they bloom, is to get a book on plants with illustrations and try to match the leaves to the pictures to determine the species. If you put weed killer on them, you may actually kill some of your flowers too. Most Weed killers are primarily for grassy areas in that they kill anything that isn't a grass, thus keeping your lawn free of other undesired plant types (or weeds).

2016-03-29 01:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by Shane 4 · 0 0

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