it holds the plant in place and provides essential support for the plant to survive.
A fibrous root system is the opposite of the tap root system (one main root).
it helps the root
Tap root.
One main root, with a spread of fibrous roots, describes a tap root system.
The purpose of a root of a plant is to not only absorb water and nutrients for the plant but also to anchor the plant in soil.
The root system itself is an organ system. Plants have two organ systems: the root system and the shoot system. The root system consists of the ground meristem, root cap, endodermis, epidermis, parenchyma, etc in the roots. The shoot system consists of the main stalk, branchings, leaves, etc.
The tap root is the main anchor root, that is its purpose.
tap root
Shoot System: Everything above the ground (stem, leaves, flower, fruits) Root System: Everything Underground (Roots)
The main function of excretion is to rid the body of waste.
Eudicots typically have a taproot (main root), while monocots' root system is usually fibrous ( no main root).
The root system and the shoot system