Keywords |
  • Botany,
  • Sustainable development,
  • Botany

Taproot

A taproot is a type of root characterised by the presence of a main root, from which secondary lateral roots emerge.

A taproot grows from the radicle of the seed and, generally, grows vertically to firmly anchor the plant in the soil.

The taproot is visible (in white) in these dicotyledon seedlings. © BlueRidgeKitties CC by-nc-sa 2.0 The taproot is visible (in white) in these dicotyledon seedlings. © BlueRidgeKitties CC by-nc-sa 2.0

Taproot - 1 Photo
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