Question

What is the difference between fusiform root and conical root?

Answer 1

Fusiform: Fusiform is a modified tap root. The primary root of the system is swollen at the middle and tapers gradually at both the ends forming a spindle shaped structure. Example of fusiform roots is radish.
Conical: In the conical form of root modification the roots are swollen and are broad at the base, the apex part gradually tapers forming a con like structure like in carrot.