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Do roots need sunlight to grow?
Surely nearly all roots grow in the dark and do not seek the light?
Do tree roots only grow as far as the branches spread out?
Tree roots will generally spread as far as they need to to get water.
Why do roots grow to close to the soil suface in the rainforest?
Because they need not go deep for water.
Bacteria in swellings on the roots of peanut plants convert what gas from the air into compounds the plants need to grow?
oxygen
Why must roots be wet to function properly?
Roots need to be wet in order to function properly because water is essential for the absorption of nutrients. When roots come into contact with moisture, they are able to take up water along with dissolved nutrients through their root hairs. The water also helps to maintain turgor pressure, which gives the roots the necessary rigidity to anchor the plant in the soil.
Do roots need sunlight to grow?
Surely nearly all roots grow in the dark and do not seek the light?
What two things do plants need to take in from the roots?
Water and mineral nutrients.
Why dont trees grow well in the grasslands?
if trees were to grow under other trees , there would be a a mixture in the roots of the trees ,which will make it impossible for the trees to grow properly....i think that is why trees tend not to grow under other trees...
Why is a mineral called a mineral?
Our word Mineral has its roots in French and earlier in Latin. Effectively 'coming from a mine', but for a better trail, you'll need the services of a linguist.
Do Cannas need full sun to grow?
Cannas do need full sun to grow and flower properly.
What is the same in plants and animals?
They both need the same mineral to grow
When do roots grow fastest?
Well in order to grow, roots need water and soil which is rich in minerals. Also they need to be kept away from other plants which mights get in the way. Also depends on the type of root.
Do tree roots only grow as far as the branches spread out?
Tree roots will generally spread as far as they need to to get water.
What organisms need to build nests grow roots and raise offspring?
Communitu
How do roots know to grow downward?
Because they need to anchor down the plant.
What adaptations does an oak tree?
A structural adaptation of the desert oak tree is its roots. The roots have adapted to grow down deeper into the soil in search for water. If it was in a lush rainforest, the roots wouldn't need to grow so deep because all the water they need isn't far away.
Why do plants need roots rather then digestive?
since they grow in the ground they grow roots in the ground for nutrients and the sun also helps it give energy to grow the roots under ground also capture the water in the ground because that's their only way of capturing water.
