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T.S of Dicot and Monocot Root
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Is mustard a tap root?
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Taproot
A taproot is the main root of a primary root system that extends vertically downward.
Taproots are produced by most dicotyledonous plants (see cotyledon), which are specialized for food storage.
A taproot, as the name implies, is a long and rather thick root that taps deep into the soil.
Yes, Mustard is an example of a taproot system plant.
The mustard root is an annual that belongs to the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family, with the scientific name Brassica juncea.
Mustard is a dicotyledonous plant.
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