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Is it true that roots of most plants cannot reach very far into soil?
No, plant roots can reach very deep into the soil - some trees have been known to have roots over 170 feet long.
Why is the prairie partly underground?
Prairies can have deep roots, but they are not underground. The depth of roots in prairies can help the plants access water and nutrients from the soil, support the plants during droughts, and increase soil stability. The roots also store energy reserves for the plants.
Flowering tundra plants must bloom and set seed quickly because?
The summers are very short
Why do upside down plants grow faster?
Just like the tospey turvey! Well, the water and nutrients travel very fast to the plants because the roots are at the top so the dont have to travel very far down.
Why is too much sand in the soil not good for growing plants?
1)because water will run through it too quickly and the plants roots will not be able to absorb the nutrients it needs in that amount of time 2)if you put this type of soil in a body of water it will sink straight to the bottom 1)because water will run through it too quickly and the plants roots will not be able to absorb the nutrients it needs in that amount of time 2)if you put this type of soil in a body of water it will sink straight to the bottom what ever they said
Is it true that roots of most plants cannot reach very far into soil?
No, plant roots can reach very deep into the soil - some trees have been known to have roots over 170 feet long.
Why are the root systems of most plants as large or larger than above ground plant parts?
Most root systems of most plants are larger than the above parts of the plant because the roots are trying to reach the water underground. Some roots that are very far from a water source have to have there roots go very far spread out and also very deep to get water. Some trees have roots that actually exceed the water table!
Are roots a common characteristic of all plants?
If you are being strict about "plant", then yes. For example seaweed is an algae, not a plant - it doesn't have roots. Some plants have very reduced roots, mosses for example.
What type of root does a pansy have?
A pansy has roots that are very thin and delicate. The main root has small roots that branch out from it. The roots in t pansy grow quickly.
Why is the prairie partly underground?
Prairies can have deep roots, but they are not underground. The depth of roots in prairies can help the plants access water and nutrients from the soil, support the plants during droughts, and increase soil stability. The roots also store energy reserves for the plants.
Why barren land having no vegetation contain loose soil?
Barren land having no vegetation contains loose soil because there are no roots of the plants to hold it tight. Thus it gets eroded very quickly.
Some plants live in dry places where there is very little rainfall.(a) These plants often have a large network of roots.Describe two different functions of roots?
The roots are used for anchorage The roots are used for absorption of water and mineral salads
Can all plant be transplantated?
Plants with fibrous roots can be transplnted very easl; with proper care all plants can be transplanted.
What stops the cactus blowing away in the wind?
Cacti have very strong roots that go deepinto the Earth searching for water. Since they go so far, they must be very strong. The stronger the roots, the deeper they search for water. Roots secure plants to the ground, but some can't.
What are fiber root plants?
a root, as in most grasses, having numerous, very fine branches of approximately the same length.a root system that consists of very fine branches.n. A root system made up of many threadlike members of more or less equal length, as in most grasses.Any of the roots in a system that is made up of many threadlike members of more or less equal length and is characteristic of monocotelydons. Fibrous roots develop from adventitious roots arising from the plant's stem and usually do not penetrate the soil very deeply. Because their roots attach themselves firmly to soil particles, plants with fibrous root systems are especially useful in preventing soil erosion.
Why do some desert plants need deep roots?
To go deep for any moister resources the can reach.
What type of soil do plants not grow well in?
Very few plants will grow in heavy clay soil and not many will grow in sand. Plants need organic material in the soil to enable the roots to penetrate and to nourish the plants, so the more humus soil contains, the better most plants will grow. Plants also do not thrive in very acid or highly alkaline soil. Most plants prefer neutral or slightly acid pH. Sne45: I think clay-like soil, nor do I think plants in sand can grow.
