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Taproot
This type of root grows vertically down in the ground

and gives out branches on all the sides. Small hair
like roots grow from the sides of a taproot. Most tall
trees have an extremely well-developed taproot
system. Mustard, carrot, pea, radish, sunflower and

bean plants have a taproot.

Taproot

Fibrous Root

Some plants do not have a main root. Such plants have
many thin, fibre-like roots of similar size. These roots do
not go very deep into the soil. Fibrous roots branch

sideways holding soil particles together. Grass, wheat
and rice plants have fibrous roots.

Fibrous Root

Types of Roots

Aerial Roots

Big trees like banyan have numerous roots that
grow downwards from the branches. They are
called aerial roots. They center the soil and form
secondary roots or prop roots. These roots give

support to the heavy branches of the banyan
tree.
Aerial Roots

Water-Storing Roots

Water-storing roots store water making it

easier for plants to survive long in dry
summer months. For example, gourd and
pumpkin.

Water-Storing Roots (Pumpkin)

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