Roots
The major functions of roots are:
1. to anchor the plant
2. to absorb water and dissolved nutrients
3. to store food (starch)
Dicot Root diagram- labeled
Longitudinal cross-section of a root tip- diagram
Longitudinal cross-section of root areas- labeled diagram
Types of roots
Notes on roots
Just about everything you ever wanted to know about roots
Major types of roots:
Taproot-
the main root enlarging and growing downward
Fibrous root-
thin, thread-like roots, usually without a primary root present
