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fibrous root system

a root system composed mainly of branches rather than of one principal root. Such fibrous systems are found in many herbaceous PERENNIALS, especially the grasses, and are important in soil formation and fertility.
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Weeds with fibrous root systems are the easiest to remove, especially if the soil is moist.
Identification of autotoxic compounds in fibrous roots of Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch.).
Most of the treatments showed a gradual increase in total fibrous root length, while tubers treated with 15% HA showed a remarkable increase in fibrous root length from 2077 cm at 60 days to 3441 cm at 90 DAS, having the longest total fibrous root length (Table 5 and Figure 2).
Monocots (1 cotyledon) Dicots (2 cotyledons) Usually herbaceous Herbaceous or woody Linear leaves with parallel veins Leaves with netted venation Vascular bundles scattered in stem Vascular bundles in a ring Fibrous root system Taproot system Hypogeal germination Usually epigeal germination
Fibrous root systems are generally much more diffused and closer to the surface than the taproot system.
Vitality and strength of Chinese poetry, its fibrous root
Many grasses form large, fibrous root systems, which prevent soil erosion in windy areas.
It has a fibrous root system and can tolerate high heat and dry conditions.
nIf buying a bare-rooted tree, ensure it has a good, fibrous root system that has been kept moist.
(1999) found realized heritabilities from 21 to 48% for fibrous root mass selection and from 11 to 43% for lateral root number in alfalfa.
The QuantiCut is designed for high capacity slicing, dicing and strip cutting of fibrous root vegetables as well as a variety of fresh cut fruits and vegetables without precutting.
The rich tropical vegetable is grown for its fibrous root, which grows thick and dense.
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