TYPES OF ROOTS FOR KIDS GRADE 4 TO GRADE 6 AND 7 AND MORE

What root is this

• tap root

• fibrous root

• buttress root

• prop root

what are the difference between tap root and fibrous root

• tap root one root growing from the stem and small root hairs growing out of it

  fibrous root is having lots of roots growing from the stem

• tap root is having lots of roots growing from the stem

  fibrous root has one root growing from the stem and small root hairs growing out of it

what is shoot system

• shoot system has branches leaves stem flower fruit

• shoot system has root growing below the soil

What is root system

• root system has branches leaves flower fruit

• root system has root growing below the soil

learn about roots if you got it click anything

• Some functions of roots are given below: Anchoring the plant Roots help to anchor the plant firmly into the ground. Absorption of water and nutrients from the soil They help plants to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, which are essential for their survival.

• In the tap root system, a single root (called the primary root) comes out from the seed after germination. Tap roots are also called true roots.Later, smaller roots called lateral roots branch out from this primary root. Mango, neem, pine, sheesham, pea, carrot, radish, turnip, and beetroot are examples of plants in which tap roots are found.

• Fibrous roots, which grow from the base of the stem have a bushy appearance. These roots are thin and almost equal in size. Grass, maize, wheat, onion, sugarcane, and rice are examples of plants with fibrous roots.

activity time

• Aim: To observe absorption by rootsMaterials needed: A carrot, a glass of water, and blue colouring agentMethod:1. Put a carrot in a glass of water containing some blue colouring agent.2. Leave the carrot in water for some days.

• 3. Then cut it into half (lengthwise) and look inside.Observation: Blue colouring can be seen from the bottom to the top of the carrot.Conclusion: Water is absorbed by the tip of the carrot and travelled up inside it along with the blue colouring agent.

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