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The roots of a plant will always grow down. This is to help it find water. The stem grows upwards to find light.

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Does the direction seeds are change the direction its roots grow?

Well, roots will always grow down due to geotropism. It is caused by the statocytes in the root cap. They sense the force of gravity and grow down according to it. But if the root does not have a root cap, then the plant will not necesarily grow down. And if the seed is layed on a flat place like a counter, then the roots will grow any which-way. I did an experiment on this for the science fair. I found it at: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/PlantBio_p034.shtml


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.


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Do aspen trees have roots growing down?

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Do pine tree roots primarily grow down or out?

Pine tree roots primarily grow outwards rather than downwards.


Do all roots grow from the ground?

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Do strawberry roots grow down or out?

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Does cutting a tree down kill its roots?

Cutting a tree down does not necessarily kill its roots. The roots may still be alive and continue to grow even after the tree has been cut down.


What is the effect of geotropism on root growth?

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Do Roots grow up and stems grow down?

No, roots generally grow downwards into the soil to absorb water and nutrients, while stems grow upwards above ground to support the plant and transport water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.


What is a phreatophyte?

The phreatophyte is a plant that can grow by pulling its roots down to get water.


Do Tree roots grow when dormant?

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