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roots in plants grow as they need to be able to support the plant upright and keep it in the ground in bad weather conditions eg wind , the roots also grow so they can get to more nutrients to feed on .
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∙ 12y agoIts because soil gives nutrients to the plant, when germination begins the seed is dried so the soil gives water to the seed.
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∙ 13y agoAs the root of a plant is one of the most important parts of a plant.
roots are the parts of the plant which help absorbs water and nutrients present in the soil.
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∙ 15y agoto keep them planted in the ground and to suck up water and to make there own food
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∙ 15y agothey need nutrients too.
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∙ 10y agoFor absorption and anchorage etc.
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In which direction do plants roots grow?
The roots of most plants grow towards the pull of gravity.
Living on land required that plants?
grow roots.
What plants grow in the rainforest?
Romeliads, Buttress Roots, Orchids, Lianas, Strangler Fig, Stilts/Prop Roots, Bromeliads, Carniverous Plants MAIREAD AND EMMA D
How do plant responses help plants to survive?
Some plants grow up and down, the directions being determined by gravity. (stem up, roots down)
How do plants live?
A plant needs to live by having oxygen, sunlight and water.
Do plants grow from roots?
Not all plants have roots (eg phytoplankton) and while some plants do grow form their roots (eg grasses), most plants do not grow from their roots but from their apical growing tip.
In which direction do plants roots grow?
The roots of most plants grow towards the pull of gravity.
How do plants grow stems?
from roots
Which plants grow from roots?
Ginseng
Where plant grow and seeds germinate?
Plants grow from the roots and seeds germinate in the roots as well.
Does new plants grow from the roots of sweet potato?
Yes,new plants grow from the roots of potato, sweet potato, ginger and turmeric.
Can plants still grow if roots are removed?
no
Do seeds grow in roots of plants?
No, not at all.
List of plants that have roots that only grow down?
most plant roots grow down, not up!
How do the roots of plants move?
They cant move they have no muscles to do that. All that the roots can do is grow.
How are mechanical and chemical weathering affected by plants?
to be honest in mechanical weathering plants grow their roots in the cracks of rocks. In chemical weathering plants grow their roots in the cracks of rocks, and the roots release acid that weathers away the rock.
What is the definition growing medium for plants?
Plants can grow in soil, some grow in water, some grow in sand.
