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Stems and buds elongate by adding material to the ends. As plants grow taller, additional material is added to the stems and branches for support, and to increase the number of channels (veins) transporting water and food. (see related link)
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∙ 10y agoWhen a plant grows in width, increasing the girth of plant, it is normally called secondary growth. When a plant grows vertically in height, it is called primary growth.
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∙ 12y agoThey get sunlight and water and grow!!
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Why plant roots grow to become wider?
In search of moisture and minerals and also for better anchorage of the plant.
The roots of a plant are?
the roots of a plant is what is under the ground and makes the plant grow :)
What is adventitous roots?
Adventitious roots are roots that do not grow from the primary root of a plant. They usually grow from the stem of the plant and are used for support and anchorage of the plant.
Why do plants survive and grow new roots even if it was cut?
Wow, biology does come in handy! Anyway, certain plants grow new roots because it's a way of asexual reproduction for that plant. Many cacti do this. They drop stems or branches that grow roots and become clones of the original plant.
List of plants that have roots that only grow down?
most plant roots grow down, not up!
Why plant roots grow to become wider?
In search of moisture and minerals and also for better anchorage of the plant.
What will happen if cork is not formed in older stems and roots?
It always does, otherwise the stems and roots just dont grow wider. Or the plant/tree dies
What plant roots grow into cracks in rocks and force the cracks wider?
I'm not for sure but I think its weeds
The roots of a plant are?
the roots of a plant is what is under the ground and makes the plant grow :)
What are the roots of a plant?
the roots of a plant is what is under the ground and makes the plant grow :)
What is adventitous roots?
Adventitious roots are roots that do not grow from the primary root of a plant. They usually grow from the stem of the plant and are used for support and anchorage of the plant.
What are the roots for a plant for?
this is the answer the roots for a plant is for the plant to grow and it will help the plant into it's proper thing!
What do roots do on a plant?
it makes the plant to grow
Why roots grow downwards?
Plant roots grow downwards to anchor the plant in the ground. The roots also seek out water and nutrients in the soil.
How do seeds grow into plants?
seeds should first form roots then they grow stems and then the grow leaves and after that they sprout shoots then they grow bigger then they become a plant.
Why the roots of the cactus plant and the hickory tree grow the way they do?
shallow roots extend away from a plant long; thinck roots that grow deep
Why do plants survive and grow new roots even if it was cut?
Wow, biology does come in handy! Anyway, certain plants grow new roots because it's a way of asexual reproduction for that plant. Many cacti do this. They drop stems or branches that grow roots and become clones of the original plant.
