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Question
Write a short note on fasciculated tuberous root.
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Solution
- Fasciculated tuberous roots are modification of adventitious roots for storage of food.
- Fasciculated tuberous roots do not develop any definite shape like modified tap roots.
- A cluster of roots arising from one point which becomes thick and fleshy due to storage of food is known as fasciculated tuberous root.
- These clusters are seen at the base of the stem. e.g. Dahlia, Asparagus, etc.
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