DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Roots help in anchoring the plant to the soil by placing it firmly in the soil. They also help to absorb water and minerals from the soil. Q. Large trees in rainforests have large roots that anchor them strongly deeper in the soil compared to cacti in deserts that are not as well-anchored.

Detailed explanation-2: -First, they provide the anchor needed to keep a plant in place. More importantly, roots are the lifeline of a plant, taking up air, water, and nutrients from the soil and moving them up into the leaves, where they can interact with sunlight to produce sugars, flavors, and energy for the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -► Roots anchor the plants in the soil and absorb nutrients and water that are needed by the rest of the plant. ► Stems support the upper part of the plant and act as a transport system for nutrients, water, sugar, and starches.

Detailed explanation-4: -A large root whose main functin is to hold the plant in place in the soil.