Root System
Plant Systems- The Root
Shoot System: The
aboveground or the aerial part of flowering plants constitutes the shoot
system, which includes erect stems on which are attached leaves, flowers,
and buds.
All flowering plants have two main systems: Root System and
Shoot System
Root System: The root is that part of a plant that typically lies
below the surface of the soil. Its primary
functions are: ü Roots anchor the plants in soil. ü Roots absorb water and dissolved
minerals from the soil and conduct these to the stem, and store as food
reserve. ü Roots bind the soil particle and
thus prevent soil erosion.
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