NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Which type of root system is seen in monocotyledonous plants?
Options
- ATap root system
- BFibrous root system
- CAdventitious root system
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
B. Fibrous root system
Step-by-step solution
Explanation : In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is short lived and is replaced by a large number of roots. These roots originate from the base of the stem and constitute the fibrous root system , as seen in the wheat plant (Figure 5.2b). In some plants, like grass, Monstera and the banyan tree, roots arise from parts of the plant other than the radicle and are called adventitious roots (Figure 5.2c). The main functions of the root system are absorption of water and minerals from the soil, providing a pro