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What is a lateral roots?

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Lateral roots are predominantly to add support to the plant, normally tall trees will have strong lateral roots (combined with a tap root system) in order to make sure the plant is not blown over.

Obviously lateral roots still perform the function of normal roots in the uptake of water and nutrient's.

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root that grows out from the main root with small root enclose with.

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