DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Roots anchor the plants firmly to the soil. They provide support to the plants. They also help in absorbing water and minerals from the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of the root is to the plant firmly and to water and nutrients from the soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Roots grow downward and are present inside the soil. Shoots are structures that develop upward to form stems, leaves, flowers and buds.

Detailed explanation-4: -The roots help to fix the plant firmly to the soil. The branches of the roots grow into the soil and hold on it tightly. This also helps the soil to stay in its place.