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The advantages of a plant with roots that grow down are that it helps to stabilize the plant and to hold it in place. It also allows the plant to find water, which is not always close to the surface.
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∙ 10y agoIt can collect more nutrients in the soil
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List of plants that have roots that only grow down?
most plant roots grow down, not up!
When a plants roots grow downward this is an example of?
a dandelion is a tap root which goes down ward in to the ground
Do seeds grow in roots of plants?
No, not at all.
How do the roots of plants move?
They cant move they have no muscles to do that. All that the roots can do is grow.
How can the action of animals or plants break down rock material?
Plants roots grow in cracks in rocks. This causes a rock to break apart. Animals dig in the ground and while digging, it breaks down rock gradually.
List of plants that have roots that only grow down?
most plant roots grow down, not up!
Do strawberry roots grow down or out?
Yes they do grow down, they can also create 'suckers' that are self rooting side plants
Do plants grow from roots?
Not all plants have roots (eg phytoplankton) and while some plants do grow form their roots (eg grasses), most plants do not grow from their roots but from their apical growing tip.
In which direction do plants roots grow?
The roots of most plants grow towards the pull of gravity.
How do plant responses help plants to survive?
Some plants grow up and down, the directions being determined by gravity. (stem up, roots down)
Do plants grow better upside down?
No. Plants are designed for the roots to grow in the direction of gravity and the leaves to grow against gravity. A plant grown upside down will adapt by curving its stem upwards again.
Why might plants not grow well in soil that is packed down?
The water won't reach the roots.
Can you grow tomatoes upside down vs the traditional method?
You can try but the plant will try to grow upwards. All plants grow up and their roots grow down. This is coded in their DNA.
Do roots always grow down?
The roots of a plant will always grow down. This is to help it find water. The stem grows upwards to find light.
How do plants grow stems?
from roots
Which plants grow from roots?
Ginseng
Where plant grow and seeds germinate?
Plants grow from the roots and seeds germinate in the roots as well.
