Functions of Roots

Anchorage

The word anchor means to hold something firmly in a particular position. Roots hold the soil particles tightly in one erect position due to which plants can grow taller without falling.

Absorption of Water

Absorption of water is vital in plant growth that helps in photosynthesis and other metabolic activities. The water is taken into the body of the pants via root hairs using various methods like osmosis, respiration and transpiration. If sufficient water is not provided to the plant then it will lead to the closure of stomata, leaf-wilting, turgor and much more. It will also have a negative impact on photosynthesis.

Absorption of Minerals

The absorption of minerals and absorption of water are two separate processes. Plants don’t take in minerals when they are absorbing water. The larger area of the roots takes in minerals in minor concentration from the soil. They take it in the form of inorganic ions. Minerals need to be completely dissolved in water in order for the plants to absorb them.

Prevention of Soil Erosion

The tiny hairs particles that are present on the roots help in reducing the soil erosion. Instead, roots increase soil cohesion.

Transportation

Once the root hair takes in water from the soil they send it into the xylem vessels using the process of osmosis. From there the water is transported up through the stem and finally reaches the leaves of the plants. The water finally gets utilized for photosynthesis.

Reproduction

Although roots don’t perform primarily as reproductive parts of the pants they act as vegetative reproduction. Now, what is vegetative reproduction? Great question! It is a form of asexual reproduction where the plant grows from a fragment or cutting off the parent plant. 

The reproduced plant is genetically identical to the parent plant. There is no requirement to produce a flower for reproduction. Even the mixing of male and female gametes does not take place in asexual reproduction. These plants survive well under stable conditions.

Many plants have the ability to produce themselves in this way although this process can be carried out artificially as well.

So plants will benefit a lot during growth if they have strong and healthy roots.

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