An example of tuberous root that is a modification of tap root

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An example of tuberous root that is a modification of tap root (A) Radish (B) Mirabilis (C) Sweet Potato (D) Ipomoea

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For storage, tap roots are modified into four ways i. e., napiform, fusiform, conical and tuberous. In the latter form there is no definite shape, as found in Mirabilis. A point to note that tuberous root may develop either from tap root or from adventitious root.

Q. An example of tuberous root that is a modification of tap root

Radish

Mirabilis

Sweet Potato

Ipomoea

For storage, tap roots are modified into four ways i. e., napiform, fusiform, conical and tuberous. In the latter form there is no definite shape, as found in Mirabilis. A point to note that tuberous root may develop either from tap root or from adventitious root.