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What makes plant roots grow down?

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What do roots do on a plant?

it makes the plant to grow


What are the roots of a plant?

the roots of a plant is what is under the ground and makes the plant grow :)


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How do roots know to grow downward?

Because they need to anchor down the plant.


Why do you water the roots of plant rather than the leaves or other organs?

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What are the roots for a plant for?

this is the answer the roots for a plant is for the plant to grow and it will help the plant into it's proper thing!


List of plants that have roots that only grow down?

Most plants have roots that grow both vertically and horizontally to varying degrees. However, taproots such as carrots and radishes primarily grow downwards, as do fibrous roots of grasses. Deep-rooted plants like oak trees and dandelions also have roots that grow predominantly downwards.


Can you grow tomatoes upside down vs the traditional method?

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Why roots grow downwards?

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If I put a plant without roots in a bottle of water will it grow?

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