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Part of the plant which is below the ground in the soil is known as Roots
Functions of the root.
- They help to hold the plant firmly to the soil.
- Roots absorb water and minerals f rom the soil which is needed by the leaves for preparing food.
Types of Roots
Tap Root
- There is a main root which grows in the soil and smaller roots grow on all sides of the main root which are known as Lateral roots
- Example - Pea plant, Neem tree, Tulsi, Carrot, Mango
Fibrous Root
- They do not have the main root.
- All the roots are of the same size.
- These are known as Fibrous roots .
- Example - Wheat, Paddy, Sugarcane, Grass, Millet, Sweet Potato
Note:
- Some of the plants store food in their roots which we eat like- Carrot, Radish, Turnip and Sweet Potato
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