TREE PHYSIOLOGY
RESPIRATION
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to conduct photosynthesis
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to make seeds and prepare the plant for pollination
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to provide a tasty treat for animals
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to hold the plant in place and absorb water
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Detailed explanation-1: -The roots of plant have two primary functions. Roots anchor the plant firmly to the soil. This enables the plants to stand upright. The other function is to absorb water and minerals from the soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Its primary functions are anchorage of the plant, absorption of water and dissolved minerals and conduction of these to the stem, and storage of reserve foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -From the Soil into the Plant Essentially all of the water used by land plants is absorbed from the soil by roots. A root system consists of a complex network of individual roots that vary in age along their length. Roots grow from their tips and initially produce thin and non-woody fine roots.
Detailed explanation-4: -Roots are the parts of plants responsible for water and minerals absorption. It is also involved in the anchorage of the plant.
Detailed explanation-5: -Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil. They anchor the plant firmly. They help in storing food and nutrients. Roots transport water and minerals to the plant.