Lab -5- The Root

Lab -5-
The Root
The root is the principal underground organ of the plant body and functions primarily in anchorage and absorption. The roots of many plants are also specially modified as food storage structures. Roots also contain meristematic tissues (apical meristems) for the production of new cells and vascular tissues for the transport of materials through the plant body.
You should be familiar with the following terms associated with the root system:
Primary Root. The first root of a plant that develops from the radicle of the embryo.
Secondary Root. Any of the branches of the primary root.
Taproot System. A root system that consists of an enlarged primary root that is noticeably larger than the secondary roots is termed a taproot system. Carrots, beets, turnips, etc. are all good examples of plants that produce a taproot system.
Fibrous Root System. A root system in which
Adventitious Roots. Any roots that arise from parts of the plant other than the radicle of the embryo are termed adventitious roots.
Herbaceous Monocot Roots