Abstract
The root system is one of two fundamental parts of a land plant. When a seed germinates, the root (RT) grows downward into the soil to anchor the plant and hold it upright (Fig. 1). The root also functions to absorb water and minerals from soil.
Keywords
Pollen Tube Root Hair Guard Cell Digestive Gland Glandular Trichome
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