What Is the Function of Rootlets?

Roots absorb water and minerals and transport them to stems. They also anchor and support a plant, and store food.

What are the four functions of roots?

The functions of root are as follows:
  • Anchoring of the plant to the soil.
  • Absorption of water and nutrients from the soil.
  • Conduction of absorbed water and nutrients to stem.
  • Storage of food.
  • Vegetative reproduction and competition with other plants.

What are the main function of stem?

The primary functions of the stem are to support the leaves; to conduct water and minerals to the leaves, where they can be converted into usable products by photosynthesis; and to transport these products from the leaves to other parts of the plant, including the roots.

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