In this article we will discuss about the description and families of flowering plants. Description of Flowering Plants: Habit: Herb, shrub, tree, trailer, creeper, twiner, climber, etc. Life Span: Annual, biennial or perennial. Habitat: Mesophytic, hydrophytic or xeophytic. Root: Tap or adventitious root system, any speciality or modification. Stem: Herbaceous or woody, solid or fistular, cylindrical, angular or flattened, any [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Tap Root System 2. Types of Tap Root System 3. Modification 4. Modification of Tap Root Branches. Definition of Tap Root System: It is a mass of roots which develops from the radicle of the embryo. It consists of a tap root, secondary roots, tertiary roots and rootlets (Fig. 5.5). [...]
The following points highlight the five main parts of a typical root. The parts are: 1. Root Cap 2. Growing Point or Meristematic Zone 3. Region or Zone of Elongation 4. Root Flair Zone 5. Region or Zone of Mature Cells. Typical Root: Part # 1. Root Cap: It is a thimble-shaped or cap-like parenchymatous multicellular structure which covers the [...]