Which type of root system is found in plants like maize, wheat and sugarcane? Explain in detail.
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1. Adventitious root system is found in plants like maize, wheat and sugarcane.
2. Adventitious root develops from any part other than radicle.
3. Such roots may develop from the base of the stem, nodes or from leaves.
4. In monocots, radicle is short lived.
5. A thick cluster of equal sized roots arise from the base of a stem. It is also known as fibrous root system as they look like fibre. The growth of roots is superficial.
6. Adventitious roots in some plants are used for vegetative propagation. E.g. Euphorbia, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Ipecac) etc.
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