### plant part | root:

Infected root
* are brown, soft, water-soaked, and necrotic
  - retarded in growth and lack fine feeder roots
* contain millions of fungal spores.
* differ morphologically from uninfected ones.
* have a characteristic red-brown color whereas healthy roots appear white
  - characteristic round swellings called nodules
* show black streaks in the vascular tissue and eventually undergo a soft, moist decay.
* swell at the point of infection and form knots or galls
  - where infected and form knots or galls
* tend to show a brown color with the outer portion of the roots rotting off.

Infested root
* are short, and abnormally branched.
* contain fuzzy, white masses of eggs and females.
* develop gall-like swellings.
* have knot-like cysts that are readily identified.

### plant part | root:

Lateral root
* Most lateral roots have taproots
  - originate from bases
* Most lateral roots produce roots
  - shoots
  - vertical shoots
* appear on root crops such as carrots, resulting in a condition known as hairy root.
* arise from the pericycle , an internal meristem tissue in roots
  - tissue on the outside of larger roots
* begin from the pericycle
  - to grow from the primary root just prior to emergence
* break through the cortex on their way out but they arise from deeper within the root.
* have an internal origin near the Stele
* produce adventitious shoots

### plant part | root:

Licorice root
* are part of licorices
* can reinforce the spleen, build up vital energy, moisten the lung and relieve a cough.
* feeds the adrenal glands to reduce inflammation and increase energy.
* fine-flavored demulcent and expectorant.
* helps prevent and heal skin problems.
* is also a natural source of estrogen
  - an effective treatment for the stomach ailments
  - antibacterial, antiviral and antiinflammatory
  - believed to act in the same way to help ease bladder pain
* is one herb that actually contains progesterone
  - of the most biologically active herbs in the world
  - probably one of the most important herbs for hypoglycemia
* is used medicinally
  - to flavor and color a wide variety of foods
* specific for adrenal gland function.
* stimulates the adrenals and helps to balance blood sugar levels.
* supports the endocrine system
  - glandular system

Long root
* condition the soil, and the plant chokes out weeds.
* help take up as much water as possible.

Marshmallow root
* good choice to use in conjunction with other herbs.
* is, of course, the basic ingredient in innumerable confection recipes.

Orris root
* commonly used fixative.
* is the root of a specific type of iris that is dried and ground.

### plant part | root:

Parsley root
* Most parsley roots have flavor.
* biennial grown as an annual.
* contains vitamin C and iron.
* has a more delicate, sweeter and more herbal taste than a parsnip.
* have a flavor that tastes somewhat nutty with a celery and carrot overtone
* is available year-round with a peak season during the winter and spring months.
* is high in sodium, folic acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, protein and fiber
  - vitamin C and iron, and also has high levels of sodium
  - light beige, shaped like a carrot, but slender like a parsnip
  - popular in Central European cuisines
  - taken as a treatment for flatulence, cystitis, and rheumatic conditions