Question

What are the storage roots? Explain each type with a suitable example.

Answer 1

Tuberous root: These roots are swollen without any definite shape. Tuberous roots are produced singly and not in clusters, eg. Ipomoea batatas.
Fasciculated root: These roots are in the cluster from the base of the stem. eg. Dahlia, Asparagus, Ru&ltia.

Nodulose root: In this type of root swelling occurs only near the tips. eg. Mtmnfct (arrow root) Curcuma amada (mango ginger), Curcuma loHga (turmeric).
Monilifonn or Beaded root: These roots swell at frequent intervals giving them a beaded appearance, eg. Vitis, Portulaca, Momordica Indian spinach.

Annulatedroot: These roots have a series of ring-like swelling on their surface at regular intervals. eg. Ipecac (Psychotria)