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To adapt to the environment they are in.
Example:
- Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.
- Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
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Is onion an example of plants with modified roots?
No, onions are not an example of plants with modified roots. Onions have a bulb which is a modified stem, not modified roots. Examples of plants with modified roots include carrot and radish.
Why do the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
List down 5 examples of roots?
examples of plants with modified roots.....
Are stolons modified roots?
Stolons are not modified roots; they are specialized above-ground stems that grow horizontally and produce new plants at nodes along their length. Stolons help plants spread and reproduce asexually by producing new offspring at various points.
How do plants hold water?
Cactus plants hold water temporarily in their roots. They also hold it temporarily on their modified leaves. They hold it permanently in their stems.
Do plants grow from roots?
Not all plants have roots (eg phytoplankton) and while some plants do grow form their roots (eg grasses), most plants do not grow from their roots but from their apical growing tip.
Do all plants possess roots?
No, not all plants possess roots. Some plants, like mosses and ferns, do not have true roots but instead have structures that serve a similar function.
What is modified roots?
Modified roots are roots which change their structures to carry out vital functions such as photosynthesis, gather oxygen, store food or water, or support the stem.BIBLIOGRAPHY FROM URL:http://www.tutorvista.com/biology/modified-rootsHoped I helped!
What are the structures and functions of plants roots?
Plants roots that are above ground are called aerial roots. Examples are some types of orchids, mangroves, and banyon trees.
What types of roots do grass?
Grasses have fibrous roots, with some branching out rhizome roots to produce young plants.
What type of roots grass have?
Grasses have fibrous roots, with some branching out rhizome roots to produce young plants.
What are some plants with small stem?
feather,roots
