1. Unit 3, Lesson 6 Root Types, Structures and Functions

2. Functions of the Root System
A. Normally Under the Ground
Responsible for Anchoring the Plant
Assists in supplying water and nutrients by drawing it up for the plant.
Roots take up more space in the soil than does the top part of the plant above ground.

3. Types of Roots
Adventitious Roots: roots that appear where roots are not normally expected, such as to help plants climb walls or anchor them in the wind.

4. Types of Roots
Taproot: The main roots of a plant, generally grows straight down from the stem. It is a heavy, thick root that does not have many branches.
It is often used for human or animal consumption.
Taproot Even: a number of large, equal-sized taproots.
Taproot Swollen: A single, large taproot extending from stem
Taproot Primary: A larger than average root going deeper into the soil.

5. Types of Roots
Fibrous Roots: Generally thin, somewhat hair-like, and numerous.
Better able to hold within soil, giving plant better stability
Fibrous roots dry out quicker, thus cannot tolerate drought.

6. PSS.PP.3

9. Jeopardy Types of roots Part of a root 200 200 400 400 600 600 1000
Final Jeopardy

10. The type of root system in Carrots

11. Known as eel grass this is a picture of its root

12. Known as sow thistle this is a picture of it’s root

13. Corn Plants have this root system

14. This part of the root is labeled 3 here.

15. This part of the root is labeled 5 here.

16. This part of the root is labeled 11 here.

17. This part of the root is labeled 7 here.

18. This part of the root is labeled 6 here.