Root system for maize – What does it look like? 🤔 Wurzelsystem bei Mais - Wie sieht es aus? 🤔 🌱 Deutsche Version unten 🌱 💡 We differentiate between the following root types: 1. Primary root ▶ First root to be formed. ▶ Grows vertically downwards and provides anchorage and first water uptake. 2. Seminal roots ▶ Form diagonally in horizontal direction ▶ 3-5 of these are formed 3. Nodal roots Are differentiated into: ▶ Support roots (above ground) ▶ Adventitious roots (underground) Also nice t