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they suck up the nutrients and water they need to survive and start to transport them to the stem.

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What is a function of a plants root?

To reach into the soil and get water and nutrients for the plant, which helps it grow


How does a longer root system help it grow?

hi there a longer root system helps a plant grow as they help the plant in bad weather conditions such as wind it helps because it keeps the plant bedded the bigger the root system also helps it grow as the plant can reach pockets of minerals further away from it , the minerals and vitamins which it feeds on give the plants nutrients and helps it grow


How root absorb water?

Roots absorb water when you feed plants water and then it helps the plant grow.


How does the root help young plants?

The roots soak up the groundwater and the water helps the plant grow.


Why don't gentian plants grow very tall?

gentian plants dont grow very tall as they live in very hot areas so if you was to take out a plant and put in a pot in the sun it will die gentian plants do not grow very tall as they live invery hot places so there is not enough water to make them grow but there food keeps them alive


Could plants would survive if they were pulled out of the soil?

No, because without soil, the plant can not grow and plants need the soil so they can collect water so it can grow. Also, the soil helps the root keep the plant in place.


Why are most fertilizers rich in nitrogen and phosphorous?

Adding phosphorus to soil that needs more, promotes root growth, winter hardiness, and can hasten maturity in the plants grown there. Nitrogen helps plants to grow and helps them to feed themselves.


What is the importance of positive phototropism?

Positive gravitropism (plants grow up) benefits the plant because it has a better root structure. It is an adaption of plants to gravitropism which has a weak root system, however it is beneficial in certain areas for plants to be gravitropes.


Do leaves with deep root systems relates to dry weather?

yes they do because plants with deep root systems tend to live in dry areas with dry weather. HOPE THIS HELPS :-D


What is the effect of geotropism on root growth?

helps the roots grow down and the stalk grow up


Do arrowhead plants prefer to be root bound?

Arrowhead plants do not prefer to be root bound. They generally thrive when given enough space for their roots to grow and expand.


Do monstera plants prefer to be root bound?

Monstera plants do not prefer to be root bound. They generally thrive when given enough space for their roots to grow and expand.