TREE MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY
ROOT SYSTEM
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below/above
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below/below
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above/above
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above/below
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is a Shoot? A shoot is part of the plant above the ground (however, some shoots are also present below the ground, such as tubers and rhizomes). It bears the leaves, flowering buds, lateral buds and flowering stems. It is responsible for food production or photosynthesis in the plant.
Detailed explanation-2: -1) Root system: part of a plant which grows below the soil is called root system. This grows towards gravity. 2) Shoot system: Part of a plant which grows above the soil is called shoot system. This includes stem, leaves, fruits etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The root is the part of the plant that grows below the soil. ∙ Roots provide support to the plant and also helps the plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil.