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Is rice a taproot or fibrous root?


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Fibrous root:

  1. Fibrous roots are a cluster of slender adventitious roots along with branches.
  2. It arises from any part of the plant except the radicle.
  3. It can be aerial or underground.
  4. The primary root that develops does not survive long and fibrous roots soon take its place.
  5. It does not penetrate deep into the ground.
  6. Examples of fibrous roots include rice, wheat, and maize.

Taproot:

  1. Tap roots develop from the radicle of the germinating seed.
  2. The radicle gradually develops into tap root.
  3. They always remain underground.
  4. The primary root remains throughout the life of the plant.
  5. Examples of tap roots include carrot, radish, and beetroot.

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