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Do underground stems absorbs water and mineral salts for the plant?
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∙ 10y ago
The underground stems do not absorb water and mineral salts for the plant, rather these store the prepared food material in them to overcome adverse environmental conditions.
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Why are the roots of the balsam plant important?
Many plants require roots. Basically, the roots are required to absorb water & mineral salts. The roots, being long & narrow will absorb water and mineral salts as they grow between the soil particles rich in these raw materials. This is why, the roots of a balsam plant are important.
How do plants manufacture other nutrients?
During photosynthesis , sugar is made by the plants. The plant absorbs minerals salts form water or from the soil by its roots. These salts provide importants elaments to the plants e.g nitrogen , calcium , iron .
What is a xylem vessel for?
Xylem vessels are water conducting tubes of the plant
How do plants move the materials?
They have tubes in them called the xylem and phloem tubes. The xylem tubes carry water and mineral salts from the roots to all parts of the plant. The phloem which carry food from the leaves to all aprts of the plant.
What is the meaning of the word sap?
noun; the fluid, chiefly water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts, that circulates in the vascular system of a plant.
What do the roots do for a plant?
Take in water and mineral salts for the plant
How do water and mineral salts get to the leaves and other parts of the plant?
Stem is the only one that will transport the water,food,mineral salts and sugar(food) to all parts of the plant. Because of stems,the water and mineral salts get to the leaves and other parts of a plant.
How does a plant get a supply of mineral salts?
Plants extract the needed salts from soils.
How are mineral salts absorbed by the roots of the plant?
By osmosis
How are mineral salts abosrbed by plant?
By the intermediate of roots.
How does a plant get a supply of mineral salt?
Plants absorb mineral salts from soils and waters.
Do the roots transport water and mineral salts throughout the plant?
it does not
Which part of a plant conducts water and mineral salts on the leaves?
roots
What are the Importance of mineral salts to plants?
They help the plant to function and grow normally. :-)
What is the function of root hair cell?
The function of the root hair cell in plant is to absorb water and mineral salts.
What potassium and Phosphorus mineral salts are used for in a plant?
go get a life this doesnt matter
What food is in the group of mineral salts?
Mineral salts are not foods.
