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what type of modification of roots is found in the 1:banyan tree 2:turnip 3:mangrove trees
The primary function of the root is absorption of water and minerals and giving mechanical support to the plant. Sometimes roots get modified to carry out other functions like storage of food or additional mechanical support.

(a) Banyan Tree: In banyan trees long roots develop from branches and they go deep down to reach the ground. They are for providing additional mechanical support to the huge banyan tree. This modification is called as prop root.

(b) Turnip: In turnip the root is modified to store extra food.

(c) Mangrove trees: Mangrove trees are found in marshy area. The roots get modified into pneumatic structures providing extra passage to allow additional oxygen to the plant.


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