Systems in Plants

SYSTEMS IN PLANTS :

1. Root Systems: Roots anchor the plant, absorb minerals and water,conduct water and nutrients, and store food. These are two types of root systems.

• Taproot System: This system consists of a single main vertical root with many smaller side roots. Examples of this type of system are: carrots, turnips, and dandelions. They serve as excellent reserves for food and anchor the plant well.
• Fibrous System: This system consists of many small lateral roots that spread out just below the soil's surface. The plants containing this type of root system has excellent exposure to water in the soil. It helps anchor the plant and helps prevent soil erosion.
• Adventitious roots are roots that grow from plant structures other than the roots

2. Shoot System: The shoot system consists of vegetative shoots which produce leaves and floral shoots that end with the flower.

• Stems contain areas where side branches and leaves develop from.
• Leaves: Leaves carry on photosynthesis. Their position and shape allow them to absorb the maximum amount of sunlight as possible. The leaf consists of the flattened portion called the blade, the edge or the margin, the petiole, and the veins.

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