Root modification
Root modification with examples? Root modification : In some plants root change they shape and structure to perform functions. Other than absorption and conduction of water and minerals is called Root modification. The radicle of embro elongates leads to formation of primary root which grows into the soil is called Root. In angiosperms, two types of root system are present namely. 1.tap root system 2.fiborous root system. 1.Tap root system: The primary root grows into soil called Tap root. Which produce lateral roots and roots lets constitutes tap root system. It is seen in Dicotyle-donous-plant. 2.Fibrous root system: The primary root is a short lived and replaced by a large number of roots. Which originate from base of the stem constiuent Fibrous root system. It is seen in Monocotyledonous plants. Root modification are different types. They are: Storage roots: In carrot, turnip(tap roo...