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What is meant by modification of root? What type of modificati
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What is meant by modification of root?
What type of modification of root is found in the:
(a) Banyan tree 
(b) Turnip
(c) Mangrove trees
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Justify the following statements on the basis of external features:
(i) Underground parts of a plant are not always roots.
(ii) Flower is a modified shoot.
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What is meant by modification of root?
What type of modification of root is found in the:
(a) Banyan tree 
(b) Turnip
(c) Mangrove trees

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Primarily, there are two types of root systems found in plants, namely the tap root system and fibrous root system. The main function of the roots is to absorb water and minerals from the soil. However, roots are also modified to perform various other functions. The roots of some plants act as storage sites for food, some provide support to massive plant structures, while others absorb oxygen from the atmosphere.
Roots and its modifications in various plants:
(a) Banyan tree
The banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) has massive pillar-like adventitious roots arising from the aerial part of the stem. These roots grow towards the ground and provide support to the tree. Such, roots are called as prop roots.
(b) Turnip
The roots of turnip (Brassica rape) help in the storage of food. Similar food-storing roots are found in radishes, carrots and sweet potatoes.
(c) Mangrove tree
The roots of mangrove plants grow vertically upwards from the soil for the absorption of oxygen from the atmosphere as the soil is poorly aerated. These types of roots are called as pneumatophores.
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What is meant by modification of root?
What type of modification of root is found in the:
(a) Banyan tree 
(b) Turnip
(c) Mangrove trees
Updated OnJul 30, 2023
TopicMorphology of Flowering Plants
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
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