FORESTRY
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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What is needed to increase surface area to absorb more water?
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leaves
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stems
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root hairs
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xylems
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -More number of root hairs will increase the surface area and increase water absorption also. Plants having an extensive root system will absorb more water.
Detailed explanation-2: -In root system, the most efficient region of water absorption is the root hair zone or zone of cell differentiation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Roots have hair-like projections called root hairs which comes from their surface. They help the plant absorb more nutrients and water because they increase the available surface area.
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