Question

Differentiate with diagrammatic representation: Taproot and Adventitious roots

Answer 1

Taproot	Adventitious roots
i. It arises from radicle of an embryo during seed germination	It arises from any part other than radicle.
ii. It is differentiated into primary, secondary and tertiary roots.	There is no such differentiation.
iii. It is usually found in dicotyledons. eg. Pea, Bean, Sunflower, etc.	It is usually found in monocotyledons. Maize, Wheat,Sugarcane, etc.