How many statement is/are true?

i. The primary root and its branches constitute the tap root system.
ii. In monocot the primary root is short lived.
iii. The root that arises from other part of the plant other than radicle is called adventitious root.

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Mostly in the dicotyledonous plant, radical give rise to primary roots which gives lateral branches finally forming a taproot system. In monocot, primary roots are short lived giving rise to fibrous root. Some monocots like grasses, banyan tree. Roots develop from other parts than radical and this type of root is called adventitious root.

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