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Root: Encyclopedia Ii - Root - Types Of Roots
A true root system consists of a primary root and secondary roots (or lateral roots).
The primary root originates in the radicle of the s...
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Root: Encyclopedia Ii - Root - Root Structure
At the tip of every growing root is a conical covering of tissue called the root cap. It usually is not visible to the naked eye. It cons...
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Root: Encyclopedia Ii - Root - Root Growth
Early root growth is a function of the apical meristem located near the tip of the root. The meristem cells more or less continuously div...
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