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Last updated: November 22, 2021

What Does Root Mean?

In plants, roots are what anchor the stems while providing a hydration and feeding system. They also provide stability while absorbing maximum nutrients from the soil. While the roots are beneath the surface of the soil, vascular tissues such as the shoots, stems, and leaves protrude above earth.

The root comprises of the phloem, apical meristem, endodermis, xylem, root hair, and cortex cells. A group of roots and the area in the garden immediately surrounding the roots is commonly referred to as a root zone. Botanists differentiate between three main types of root structures: taproot, fibrous, and adventitious.

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In a taproot structure, smaller secondary roots tend to extend from the main dominant one. On the other hand, a fibrous root structure is made up of a variety of small roots, with no dominant one. Fibrous roots have a tendency to spread out across the surface, while taproots extend deeply under the surface of the soil.

Adventitious roots have a tendency to develop in a vine-like manner. Consequently, plants with these root systems cling to different items, such as tree trunks, instead going deep into the ground.

In a hydroponics system, a plant's roots can be visible throughout the life of the plant, depending on what system is chosen. This gives the grower the opportunity to always be aware of how well their plant is growing.

Most roots are covered in fine hair, which have an impressive absorption power, hence enabling the plant to take in as much liquid, minerals, and nutrients as possible.

Root cuttings are also used in propagation to produce new plants.

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