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• The Root
Types of Root Systems
Functions of the Root System
Specialized Root Systems
AXILLARY TERMINAL BUD
BUD
FLOWER
FRUIT
NODE
SHOOT
SYSTEM
NODE
INTER-
NODE NODE
STEM LEAF
LATERAL
OR SIDE ROOT
ROOT SYSTEM
MAIN ROOT
The Shoot System is
found
ABOVE
ground and the Root System
is found
BELOW or UNDER
ground.
Looks like a
tangled mass
of roots
Examples of plants
With this root
system are
Banana
All Grasses
Coconut
Rice
Corn
Sugar Cane
Have a large main
central root
Examples of plants :
Large trees e.g.
mango, avocado
Shrubs e.g. tomato,
peppers
Plant attaches itself to
tree branch or
telephone wire
Examples :
Wild Pine
Some Orchids
STILT
ROOTS
e.g.
Mangrove
PROP
ROOTS
e.g.
Corn
ADVENTITIOUS Roots -
Grow from unusual places on plants such as
- Stems, leaves and even fruits
Roots :
- anchor plants firmly in the ground
- absorb water and minerals
from the soil
- of some plants,
can store starch
- of some plants can
be used to grow
a new plant