Differentiate between
Fibrous roots and adventitious roots
Differentiate between
Fibrous roots and adventitious roots
| Fibrous root | Adventitious root |
| $(1)$ In monocots, the primary root which develops from the radicle of the seed is short-lived and is replaced by a large number of roots arising from the base of the stem. | $(1)$ These roots arise from any part of the plant other than the radicle of seeds. |
| $(2)$ It is found in wheat and other cereals. | $(2)$ It is found in banyan, Monstera, and other plants. |
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$A$ : Epiphyllous roots arise from the margins of leaf lamina.
$R$ : Epiphyllous roots help in vegetative reproduction.
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$R$ : Epiphyllous roots help in vegetative reproduction.
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In Rhizophora, roots are modified to form
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