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13 sty 2022 · Roots from certain species can produce new plants via asexual reproduction. This is very common in stems and relatively rare in roots. This type of modification allows the plant to grow a new individual from their root systems. This is the case of breadfruit.
Describe the types of modified roots and their functions. Root structures may be modified for specific purposes. For example, some roots are bulbous and store starch.
Storage roots, which include a large number of edible vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, are some of the most commonly-known types of modified roots. Aerial roots encompass a variety of shapes, yet function similarly as structural support for the plant.
1 paź 2016 · Understanding root structure and function and adaptation to the abiotic and biotic stresses encountered in field conditions is important for sustainable agricultural production and better ...
7 paź 2002 · This chapter examines the root biology of cacti, discussing root structure, growth, and development, and then exploring the functions of roots as organs for water, and mineral uptake and...
2 maj 2018 · These modifications range from the fascinating alterations in root anatomy which can form cluster roots, to the truly sublime adaptations, which can accommodate the symbioses with soilborne fungi and bacteria in form and function, to produce nitrogen-fixing nodules and mycorrhizas.
13 kwi 2006 · In Plant Roots Professor Peter Gregory brings together recent developments in techniques and an improved understanding of plant and soil interactions to present a comprehensive look at this important relationship, covering: Root response to, and modification of, soils; Genetic control of roots’ responses to the environment
