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Root Types Systems Fibrous Highly Branching Increased S.A

Plants have two main types of root systems: fibrous, which is highly branching and increases surface area for absorption, and tap root systems with lateral branches, which access deeper water sources.

Plants have two main types of root systems: fibrous, which is highly branching and increases surface area for absorption, and tap root systems with lateral branches, which access deeper water sources.

Front types of root systems (2)
Back fibrous (highly branching, increased S.A. for absorption), tap root with lateral brnaches (access deeper water resevoirs)

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