Dicot plants primarily develop a tap root system.
This tap root system is characterized by a prominent main root that grows vertically downwards. From this central, main root, smaller lateral roots, often referred to as root hairs, branch out. This structure provides strong anchorage and efficient absorption of water and nutrients from the soil.
Examples of dicot plants with tap root systems include:
- Mustard
- Carrot
- Beetroot
- Parsley
- China Rose
In contrast to the tap root system of dicots, monocot plants typically possess a fibrous root system, which consists of a network of numerous thin roots of roughly equal size.
