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root system

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun root system has 1 sense
  1. rootage, root system - a developed system of roots
    --1 is a kind of system, scheme
    --1 has parts: root

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Root System

Description:

A root system refers to the collective arrangement of roots found in a plant.

It is an essential part of a plant's anatomy and serves several important functions such as anchoring the plant in the soil, absorbing water and nutrients, and storing food reserves.

Root systems vary greatly across different plant species and can be modified to suit the plant's habitat and environment.

Examples:

As a Noun:

The root system of a tree spreads far and wide, providing structural stability.

The plant's extensive root system allows it to survive in arid conditions.

The damaged root system resulted in the plant wilting.

As an Adjective:

The root-system architecture of the succulent plant enables it to store water efficiently.

Researchers are studying the root-system development in various crop plants.

The soil type greatly influences the growth of a plant's root system.

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