Question:What is meant by modification of root? What type of modification of root is found in the: (a) Banyan tree (b) Turnip (c) Mangrove trees
Answer:Other than water and mineral absorption root has to perform various other function so roots get modified in different forms to perform different function.
(A)In Banayan tree adventitious roots get modified to support i.e PROP ROOTS.
(B)In turnip Root get modified to STORE FOOD
(C)In mangroove trees roots get modified to permform RESPIRATION