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Is teak wood plant tap root or fibrous root?

Tap root


A single long thick root?

A taproot is a single, thick root that grows vertically into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients. It is typically larger and more substantial than the plant's other roots.


What is the first root of a young plant called?

The first root of a young plant is called the primaryroot.


What is the main purpose of a root?

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 of a plant that has only one main root is called?

A taproot


What is the main job of a root?

to hold the plant still


What is a secondary root?

A root arising from primary root becomes a secondary root


What is the main organ in the root system?

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.


What are the main purposes of a root?

so the plant stays in the ground


What are four main parts of a plant?

the four main parts are the root,steam,leaves,


Which type of root does the touch me not plant have?

Touch -me-not plant (Mimosa pudica) has tap root system.


What part of the plant that is being removed would make the plant die?

the root is the main part of the plant if you take out the root the plant will die[mofokeng morapedi,mofokeng walker and mahlangu mosa]