Page 208 - Primary Six Notes

E. Stilt roots.

These are roots which grow in muddy areas in swamps and

give extra support to the plant. Examples include. Red man-
grove tree.

They give extra support to the plant

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F. Storage roots.
These are special roots which store food mainly starch. Exam-

ples of storage roots are;

 The swollen tap root of a carrot

 The branch roots of cassava

 The adventitious roots of sweet potatoes.

A carrot is a plant with a swollen tap root and a very short

stem at the top. The stem has a terminal bud surrounded by

leaf bases It has a swollen tap root because it stores food.

A cassava is a swollen root tuber

It‘s an adventitious root which branches from the stem

It is swollen because it stores food. (starch)