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 The types of roots present in the mustard plant are 

Option: 1

 Fibrous roots 


Option: 2

 Tap roots 


Option: 3

 Adventitious roots 


Option: 4

 None of these 


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The Root System and Its Types

  • The roots arise from the direct elongation of the radicle in the majority of the angiosperms.
  • Roots are positively geotropic, positively hydrotropic and negatively phototropic.
  • It is non-green and is not differentiated into nodes and internodes.
  • The direct elongation of the radicle produces primary root which grows inside the soil.
  • This primary root then bears lateral roots called secondary roots, tertiary roots etc. 

 Types of Root System:

Tap Root System: The primary root along with its lateral branches forms the tap root system. For example, mustard.

 

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 The primary root along with its lateral branches forms the tap root system. For example, mustard. 

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