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1. tubular outgrowths of surface cells of the root.<br>
1. tubular outgrowths of surface cells of the root.<br><br>
http://www.ic.ucsc.edu/~wxcheng/wewu/images/bspin5_th.jpg
http://www.ic.ucsc.edu/~wxcheng/wewu/images/bspin5_th.jpg<br><br>
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Root hairs can spread through the ground and help in absorbing water and nutrients.  Be careful when digging up plants to transplant, the hairs will be destroyed but can quickly grow back if the root is not damaged.<br>
Root hairs can spread through the ground and help in absorbing water and nutrients.  Be careful when digging up plants to transplant, the hairs will be destroyed but can quickly grow back if the root is not damaged.
Source: http://www.ic.ucsc.edu
Source:http://www.ic.ucsc.edu

Revision as of 15:24, 5 December 2005


1. tubular outgrowths of surface cells of the root.

bspin5_th.jpg

Root hairs can spread through the ground and help in absorbing water and nutrients. Be careful when digging up plants to transplant, the hairs will be destroyed but can quickly grow back if the root is not damaged.
Source: http://www.ic.ucsc.edu