"Morphology of Flowering Plants

specifically focusing on the "Parts of Flowering Plant" and detailing aspects of roots.

1. Morphology definition: The branch of science dealing with the study of external characters is called morphology

2. Morphology of roots: - Typically a non-green underground, cylindrical part of the plant. - Doesn't possess nodes, leaves, or buds. -

Roots are negatively phototropic

and positively hydrotropic

and geotropic

.3. Function of roots: - Anchors the plant to soil. - Takes part in water and mineral absorption

.4. Characteristics of roots: - The primary root and its branches constitute the tap root system (seen in mustard plants). -

In some plants like grass, Monstera, and banyan trees, roots arise from parts other than the radicle and are called adventitious roots. parts of root are : Root hair - Root cap - Region of meristematic activity