Question

Is sugarcane a tap root?

Answer 1

Tap roots:

1. A tap root is the main root of a primary root system that grows deep downwards.
2. It is the central root of a plant.
3. Most dicot plants have a tap root system.

Fibrous roots:

1. Fibrous roots are thin roots that branch from the stem.
2. They are the opposite of tap roots.
3. Most monocot plants have a fibrous root system.

Root system in sugarcane:

1. Sugarcane has a fibrous root system, not a tap root system.
2. Fibrous roots do not develop from a primary root; they develop directly from the base of the stem and spread out.
3. Plants with parallel venation have fibrous roots.