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AKARTUMBUHAN
AKARTUMBUHAN
• The Root
Types of Root Systems
Functions of the Root System
Specialized Root Systems
AXILLARY TERMINAL BUD
BUD
FLOWER
FRUIT
NODE
SHOOT
SYSTEM
NODE
INTER-
NODE NODE
STEM LEAF
LATERAL
OR SIDE ROOT
ROOT SYSTEM
MAIN ROOT
The Shoot System is
found
ABOVE
All
Have a large main
central root
Examples of plants :
Large trees e.g.
mango, avocado
Shrubs e.g. tomato,
peppers
Plant attaches itself to
tree branch or
telephone wire
Examples :
Wild Pine
Some Orchids
STILT
ROOTS
e.g.
Mangrove
PROP
ROOTS
e.g.
Corn
ADVENTITIOUS Roots -
Grow from unusual places on plants such as
- Stems, leaves and even fruits
Roots :
- anchor plants firmly in the ground
- absorb water and minerals
from the soil
- of some plants,
can store starch
- of some plants can
be used to grow
a new plant