FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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Storage, anchorage, conduction and absorption are all functions of what?
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Tree Trunk
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Tree Crown
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Tree Roots
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Roots can be of mainly two types-taproot and fibrous root. Absorption, conduction, storage and anchorage are the main functions of the root.
Detailed explanation-2: -They have three major jobs: absorbing water and minerals, anchoring and supporting the plant, and storing food. Absorbing water and minerals: Thin-walled epidermal cells and root hairs are well suited to absorb water and dissolved minerals from the soil.
Detailed explanation-3: -Storage roots are the roots that are specially modified for storage of food and water. They usually grow underground. Examples are carrot, beetroot, sweet potato, etc.
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