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Fibrous root

A number of thread-like roots that grow downwards Leaf

from the base of the stem are called brous roots. Flower
Plants like grass, onion, maize, rice and wheat have

brous roots.
Fruit

Stem

Root

Tap root Fibrous root
Different parts of a plant
Functions of roots

 Roots hold the plant rmly in the soil.

 e tiny hair on a root called root hair

take water and nutrients from the soil.
 Roots hold the soil and prevent it from

being washed away. Radish Turnip Sweet potato

 Roots of plants like carrot, radish, turnip, sweet potato and beetroot swell up
by storing food in them. We eat these roots as food.

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Self-Management
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Activity
Pull out a grass plant from the soil in the garden. Ask the gardener to help you in pulling out a plant having
tap root. Observe these roots and note down the differences in your notebook.

Shoot

e part of a plant that grows above the soil is

called the shoot. It consists of stem, leaves, owers,
fruits and seeds.

Stem Trunk
e part of a shoot that bears leaves, buds, owers

and fruits is called the stem.
Mango tree

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