Jot down the differences between the two roots systems.

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Tap root Fibrous root

1. Penetrates deep into the soil. 1. Does not penetrate the soil.

2. Has primary and secondary roots. 2. No primary and secondary roots.

3. Example: Neem and mango 3. Example: Grass and maize

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Tap root	Fibrous root
1. Penetrates deep into the soil.	1. Does not penetrate the soil.
2. Has primary and secondary roots.	2. No primary and secondary roots.
3. Example: Neem and mango	3. Example: Grass and maize

Jot down the differences between the two roots systems.

Tap root Fibrous root 1. Penetrates deep into the soil. 1. Does not penetrate the soil. 2. Has primary and secondary roots. 2. No primary and secondary roots. 3. Example: Neem and mango 3. Example: Grass and maize

Tap root Fibrous root

1. Penetrates deep into the soil. 1. Does not penetrate the soil.

2. Has primary and secondary roots. 2. No primary and secondary roots.

3. Example: Neem and mango 3. Example: Grass and maize