Roots

Part of the plant which is below the ground in the soil is known as Roots

Functions of the root.

• They help to hold the plant firmly to the soil.
• Roots absorb water and minerals f rom the soil which is needed by the leaves for preparing food.

Types of Roots

Tap Root

• There is a main root which grows in the soil and smaller roots grow on all sides of the main root which are known as Lateral roots
• Example - Pea plant, Neem tree, Tulsi, Carrot, Mango

Fibrous Root

• They do not have the main root.
• All the roots are of the same size.
• These are known as Fibrous roots .
• Example - Wheat, Paddy, Sugarcane, Grass, Millet, Sweet Potato

Note:

• Some of the plants store food in their roots which we eat like- Carrot, Radish, Turnip and Sweet Potato