Question

Differentiate between taproot and fibrous root.

Answer 1

S.No	Taproot	Fibrous root
1.	Thick main root that goes deep into the soil.	No main root and the roots do not go deep into the soil.
2.	Side roots are developed from the main root.	Roots are developed from the base of the stem.
3.	Looks like a long tap E.g., Tamarind, Guava.	Looks like a bunch. E.g., Corn, Sugarcane.