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The underground part of the root generally anchors the plant.
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What part of the plant anchors the plant?
their roots or rhizomes in mosses and ferns
What is the main purpose of a root?
The purpose of a root of a plant is to not only absorb water and nutrients for the plant but also to anchor the plant in soil.
Is an anchor like a stem holding down a plant?
Not really. The stem supports the rest of the plant. The analogy of an anchor should be referring to the plant's root system. The roots anchor the plant to the ground. The stem could be likened to the anchor chain that fastens the anchor to the boat, although an anchor chain has nothing to do with transporting water and nutrients.
Why do plant have taproots?
Taproots are the anchor roots of plants . The taller the plant the deeper the tap root.
What anchor plants and absorb water and minerals from the soil?
Although moss does not have a true root system, it does have growths called rhizoids, which are root-like. These growths anchor moss to soil, or other surfaces. Moss draws moisture from the air.
Which part of the plant is ginseng?
The root of the plant is the part valued for its medicinal properties.
What anchor plants and absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
The plant's roots anchor it to the ground and the root hairs absorb water and minerals.
What are the two jobs of the root system?
To anchor the plant and to absorb water and minerals from the soil
What is a tap root on a redwood tree?
A tap root on any plant is the main anchor root that grows down from the middle of the root ball in line with the trunk.
What part of land plant keeps the plant in place?
the root does the root does
What are the two jobs of the root?
Their job is to anchor the plant in the ground firmly and absord mineral nutrients from the soil around the plant.
What are the main function of a root?
It is the route that water and nutrients use to gain entrance to the plant. It also serves as an anchor for the plant.
