Question

Differentiate the following with the help of diagrams: Tap root and fibrous root

Answer 1

1. Taproot: There is the main root from where lateral roots emerge.
2. Fibrous root: There are no main roots.

Taproot	Fibrous root
1.	1.
2. Taproot is characterized by a primary root from where secondary roots arise.	2. Fibrous roots lacks a primary root, lateral root
3. It penetrates deep into the soil.	3.. It does not penetrate deep inside the soil.
4. Taproot does not arise from the stem.	4. Fibrous root arises from the stem.
5. This type of root is characteristic of dicot plants.	5. This type of root is characteristic of a monocot plant.
6. It plays a role in storage.	6. It does not play a role in storage.
7. Examples: mango, pea, beans, etc.	7. Examples: maize, wheat, etc.