Most plants produce either a fibrous root system, a taproot system, or, more commonly, combinations of the two types. Some plants, however, have roots with modifications that adapt them for performing specific functions as well as the absorption of water and minerals in solution. Variation of specialized roots:
1. Food Storage Roots
2. Water Storage Roots
3. Pneumatophores
4. Aerial Roots
5. Contractile Roots
6. Buttress Roots
7. Parasitic Roots
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