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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 ).
Can the roots of the plant regrow when planted into the ground?
Yes, many plants have the ability to regrow their roots when planted into the ground. As long as the planting conditions are suitable and the plant receives proper care, it can establish new roots and continue to grow.
How many roots do you get in a plant?
It varies by plant
How many feet from a house should you plant a tree?
As many feet as it takes to prevent the tree's roots from ruining any underground portion of the building and to prevent the trunk from growing into the structure.
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.
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.
What is the purpose of roots?
The roots purpose of a plant is to gather water from the soil to keep the plant alive and keep the plant from blowing away. There are two main kinds of roots, tap roots (Large roots that grows straight down.) and fibrous roots (Many roots grow in all directions.)
What is a piece of a plant that can be used to grow a new plant?
SeedSome of the world's deadliest poisons, including strychnine and ricin, come from seeds.
Why do roots grow down and stems grow up?
Its basically because of geotropism (when it grows downwards/follows gravity) plants always have their roots growing down because if they didn't grow down, they wouldn't support a plant very well. the stem always grows up, generally for the same reason, but also because the sun is up. phototropism comes into play here. plants always try to grow towards the sun, enabling them to have a good source. So the root grows downwards to get the nutrients/find the nutrients that the plant needs to grow and stay living.-(don't ask me y this part has a line through it!!)
What is the layer of the soil in which plants grow best?
Generally, most plans grow roots in the top 12 inches of the soil, e.g. the topsoil layer is the most important
If the roots will injured what will happen to the plant?
Depends on the size of the root and to what extremes. Many times if plants fail you can trim back the roots and rejuvenate it so it will grow new roots. Injured roots will usually come back stronger as long as its not from anything other than mishandling or cutting by a shovel.
To how many feet do lions grow?
They grow up to having 4 feet.
