One significant difference between roots and stem is that

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Branch roots originate in the pericycle while stem do not

Stems are always bove the ground while root are always below the ground

Stems are positively geotropic while roots are negatively geotropic

Stem are sometime used for storage while roots are never used

Stems grow in both length and circumference while root grow only in length

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