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Some of the major functions of the adventitious root is absorption and storage. The adventitious root absorb a large amount of dissolved minerals and water from the soil and anchor the plant in one place as it locates minerals and water.

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When a root develops from a stem or leaf tissue instead of root tissue is said to be?

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