Lateral root
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lateral-root-202-11266428
title:
Lateral root
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Lateral roots, emerging from the pericycle, extend horizontally from the primary root (radicle) and over time makeup the iconic branching pattern of root systems. They contribute to anchoring the plant securely into the soil, increasing water uptake, and facilitate the extraction of nutrients required for the growth and development of the plant. Lateral roots increase the surface area of a plant's root system and can be found in great abundance in several plant species. In some cases, lateral ro
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Plant root
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateral_root
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2023-01-04T17:47:27Z
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