What is the root system of sugarcane?

Sugarcane is a kind of plant with fibrous root system, and its root system is robust and developed, and its distribution in soil layer is greatly influenced by environmental conditions. In the early stage of growth, there are two kinds of temporary roots and seedling roots. Sugarcane roots can synthesize hormones, amino acids and other substances, which play an important role in the growth process. Without roots, nature cannot survive.

Root characteristics of sugarcane

Sugarcane is a plant with fibrous roots. Its root system is robust and developed, and its distribution in soil layer is greatly influenced by environmental conditions. Under the condition of high groundwater level, the root system is underdeveloped and its extension is not deep enough. In places with low groundwater level, deep roots are obvious, which can reach 15 feet.

Functional characteristics of sugarcane root system

Sugarcane roots can synthesize hormones, amino acids and other substances, which play an important role in the growth process. Without roots, nature cannot survive.

Root structure characteristics

The root system of sugarcane is composed of many adventitious roots with different thicknesses. The root system of sugarcane is characterized by its fibrous fibrous fibrous root system, which is attached to the root tip of each node of the stem.

Appearance and pictures of sugarcane root system

Temporary roots: Sugarcane is propagated by seedlings. The roots that grow from seedlings after planting are seed roots, which are generally slender and lightly branched, and then replaced by seedling roots, so they are also called temporary roots.

Seedling roots: the seed buds germinate to grow new seedlings, and the roots that grow from the root points on the basal nodes are seedling roots, which are generally thick and go deep into the soil. With the growth of sugarcane plants and the effect of soil cultivation, new roots keep growing at the base of the plants, forming a root axis system.