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#XL - R Botany
In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is short lived and is replaced by a large number of roots called “Fibrous root system”
II.Fibrous root System
It develop from other than radicles
Many Small branching Roots, called fibrous root, but no large Primary root
The huge number of thread like roots increases the surface area for absorption of water and minerals
Fibrous root anchor the plant less securely
Fibrous root system
Fibrous root system found in Monocot Plants.
e.g., Maize, Paddy, Wheat, Grass, Onion
Families- Liliaceae, Poaceae etc.
