22 Roots
The main functions of roots are to:
1. Anchor the plant into the soil
2. Absorb water and dissolved minerals from the soil
3. Conduct water & nutrient up to the stem
4. Store food
5. Sometimes to create new plants (asexual reproduction)
Two main root types
There are two main types of root systems visible –
taproot and fibrous root systems, as shown here.
These are often easier to identify in young plants.