The major tree root with the greatest tendency to grow downward. Depending on the species and soil conditions, the taproot may or may not be pronounced or show heavy branching.
the main root axis; a long vertical, central root.
the large primary root that grows vertically downward, giving off small lateral roots.
Carrots are essentially a swollen taproot. Plants with a taproot have a primary root from which the finer roots stretch. Often, plants with taproots are able to probe deeper into the subsoil to reach water and nutrient resources and are therefor more able to withstand drought. Compare with fibrous root systems.
The primary descending root formed in direct continuation of the radicle of the embryo; in trees, usually a stout root descending vertically from the centre of the tree. ( BCFT.).
Primary root that persists and maintains its dominance.
The single main root, which grows downward and from which branch roots rise.
the primary root continuing the axis of the plant downward
A taproot is a large, single root which grows straight into the ground. A carrot is a type of taproot.
A thick, central root having little or no branching.
This is a large central root of a plant that usually grows straight down into the ground.
(botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
a large central root (carrot)
a main root that grows straight down
a single main root with distinctly smaller branch roots
The primary root from which secondary (smaller, lateral) roots arise.
The main, downward-growing root, usually long and fleshy, that anchors a plant in the soil.
A thick central root that grows deeply into the soil.
The main root extending downward.
The primary root in most annual and biennial plants, usually larger than branch roots.
A single main root that grows vertically into the ground.
A main descending root bearing lateral roots, as in many dicotyledons. Parent Term: Bole Difficulty Level
The predominant, deep root of a plant. Some plants have large taproots which enable them to source water and nutrients from deep in the soil profile e.g. red clover, chicory
The first root to grow from a germinating seed. Usually growing straight down, taproots help anchor the plant in the soil.
a thick, central root with minimal branching.
A large root that grows downward from the base of a tree.
a stout, tapering primary root that has limited side branching or fine roots.
the main root from which smaller secondary roots arise
a single, thick, fleshy root. (e.g. carrot).
Single, downward-growing root.
the main root of a plant.
The primary descending, usually fleshy root.
A primary root. that grows downward and that must be pruned before significant lateral branching can occur.
A plant's taproot is a straight tapering root that grows vertically down. It forms a center from which other roots sprout.
