Types of Tap Root
Tap roots come in a variety of forms. Tap roots often have the following shapes:
- Conical: The primary or the main root is wide at the base of the stem and becomes narrower towards the root’s tip. This kind of root resembles a cone because it has one enlarged end and one tapering end. There are numerous secondary and tertiary roots that resemble threads along its entire length. Example: Parsnip.
- Napiform: This fleshy root has a spherical appearance and is thick at the stem’s base. The taproot swells from the stem’s base and tapers abruptly. Example: Beetroot.
- Fusiform: This version of taproot is tapering at both ends and is broader in the middle. It is thickest in the centre and narrowest at the ends, resembling a spindle. Sweet potatoes is one example.
- Storage: A tuberous root is a fleshy root that has been enlarged and adapted to store food. These are known as the storage taproots and they do not have any particular shape or form.
Tap Root Diagram
Taproot Diagram illustrates that a taproot is the thick primary root of a plant that develops vertically downward into the soil and branches out into smaller lateral roots. Plants usually have one of two root systems: a taproot system or a fibrous root system. In contrast to fibrous roots, which are thin and branched, taproots have a conspicuous central axis. In this article, we will study the characteristics and functions of the taproot with a well-labeled diagram showing its different parts and structure.
Table of Content
- What are Tap Roots?
- Diagram of Tap Root
- Structure of Tap Root
- Regions of Root
- Characteristics of Taproots
- Functions of Tap Root
- Types of Tap Root
- Examples of Tap Root
- Adaptations of Taproots
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