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Dear pupils, every plant has roots that help it absorb water and minerals from the soil. Roots also help to anchor the plant firmly in the ground. In plants, we observe two main types of root systems. Let's learn what they are!

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Knowing how to classify plants based on their roots helps us understand how plants survive in different environments, and which crops are best for our Ghanaian soils.

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Functions of Root | Parts Of a Plant | Elementary Science | Short Videos |Tutway |

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Plants like mango, carrot, and neem have a primary thick root that grows deep into the soil. This is called a tap root. Other small roots branch off from this main root. Tap roots help plants reach deep water sources.

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Grasses, maize, and rice have roots that spread out in many directions without a main thick root. This is called a fibrous root system. Fibrous roots help prevent soil erosion and are great for Ghana’s farmlands.

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Watch this video to see the difference between tap roots and fibrous roots. Pay attention to the shape and pattern of the roots!

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Functions of Roots | Types of Roots | Taproot | Fibrous Root | Lesson for Kids

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Can you think of more plants from your environment that have tap or fibrous roots? Write some examples in your exercise books!

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Discover more about the two main root systems with this interactive website. Try matching the plant to its root!

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Go around your home or school and find at least two plants with tap roots and two with fibrous roots. Draw them and label their parts!

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Fibrous root

Tap root

Prop roots

Adventitious roots

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