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What is fibrous root system?​

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The fibrous root is one of the small hair-like roots of the fibrous root system. Fibrous roots are derived from the base of the plant. This root system is available mainly in Monocotyledons, Gymnospermae (conifers) and Pteridophyta (ferns). Most of the fibrous roots grow horizontally and very few roots grow vertically to anchor the plant. Most importantly, the fibrous roots are short. They grow near the surface of the soil, not deep into the soil.

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