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ALL that is gold does not

glitter, Not all those who
wander are lost; The old that
is strong does not wither,
Root Anatomy Deep roots are not
reached by frost
and Physiology
-J.R.R. Tolkein
The Fellowship of the Ring

Learning Objectives: Taproot

ROOT
Identify and describe the regions of roots Development
Adventitious
Fibrous Root
Describe the functions of the roots Roots

Compare and contrast root systems of a Primary Growth

CON.
Region
dicot and monocot roots Roots
Root Structure
Secondary
CON.
Growth Region

Food,
Modified Roots Vegetative,
Aerial.

ROOTS
is an organ that anchors a vascular
plant in the soil, absorbs minerals
and water, and often stores
carbohydrates

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Radicle
Root development Primary Root
Developed from the RADICLE of the plant embryo
which grows out and develop to be the first root Taproot Fibrous Root
formed by thin, moderately
Retain the primary root that branching roots growing from
grows vertically downward and the stem.
gives off small lateral roots. NO PRIMARY ROOT present
Generally penetrate deeply and
are therefore well adapted to
deep soils.
Adventitious Root

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The Primary Growth Region

OF THE ROOTS

ROOT CAP Zone of Cell

bundles of parenchyma cells
that cover and protect tip of
young root
secretes mucilaginous
substance, also functions to
perceive gravity
Division
Inc. root apical meristem
(calyptrogen)
dome of cells at center of root
gives rise to protoderm,
procambium and ground
meristem

Zone of Cell Zone of Cell

Elongation Differentiation
Cells become longer and wide Zone of Maturation
by expansion of vacuoles
cells differentiate/ mature into
a gradual increase in girth specific cell types
through the addition of
secondary tissues produced by Characterized by ROOT HAIRS
the cambium.