Adventitious Roots: Roots that develop from the stem following the death of the primary root. Branches from the adventitious roots form a fibrous root system in which all roots are about the same size; occur in monocots.

 

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Adventitious Roots: Roots that develop from the stem following the death of the primary root. Branches from the adventitious roots form a fibrous root system in which all roots are about the same size; occur in . . . View Full Definition

Roots: Organs, usually occurring underground, that absorb nutrients and water and anchor the plant; one of the three major plant organ systems.

Lateral Roots: Roots extending away from the main (or taproot) root.

Fibrous Root: A root system found in monocots in which branches develop from the adventitious roots, forming a system in which all roots are about the same size and length.