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yes, the desert plant have long roots to collect water.

Some desert plants have shallow roots that form a dense web just below the surface of the soil to collect water even from light rainfalls.

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What do the roots collect in a plant?

The roots collect water and minerals from the soil for the plant.


What part of a plant collect water minerals?

Roots collect water and minerals from the soil, and additionally anchor the plant.


How does the plant release water collect in the roots?

Plants release water by transpiration


Structures that help anchor plants to the ground?

The organ that holds a plant in place would be the roots. The roots also collect nutrients and water for the plant.


How deep do roots of desert plant go?

The depth of the roots of desert plants can vary depending on the species and the availability of water. In general, desert plant roots can reach depths of 1-10 meters to access water sources deep underground. These deep roots help desert plants survive in arid environments by tapping into water reserves below the surface.


What would be most helpful to a plant in a desert?

The most important features for a desert plant would be the ability to collect and store water and the ability to reduce water loss .


How do plants collect water?

Plants collect water through their roots, which have root hairs to absorb water from the soil. The water is then transported throughout the plant via specialized tubes called xylem. This process is essential for the plant to maintain its structure and carry out important functions like photosynthesis.


Do cactus have deep roots?

No they don't. BEcause of their natural environment (the desert), where water is scarce, cacti develop shallow root systems. They are shallow, but they spread out, making it more likely that the plant would find surface water.


What are the functions of root?

The roots are essential parts of a plant. Their major functions include anchorage in soil, storage of energy resources and absorption of water and minerals from the soil.


Why is it important for the roots of desert plants to grow near the surface of the ground?

It is important for the roots of desert plants to grow near the surface of the ground so the desert plant's roots may get water easily ( without going into many kinds of trouble ).


Why do long roots help some desert plants stay alive?

Long roots of desert plants penetrate deep in the soil in search of capillary water and absorb it for the plant's survival


What are 2 adaptations in root system of desert plants?

one common adaptation of the root system of a desert plant is to grow very deep in the soil to collect moisture from depths that has not evaporated. another is to grow roots close to the surface but spread far out to collect as much moisture as possible from a larger surface area