Specialised plant cells include root hair cells, palisade cells, xylem cells and phloem cells. Just like animals, plants are made of tiny little cells. Like animal cells, basic plant cells have a ...

Hidden underground, roots are basically the most undervalued part of a plant. But there is so much more to the important role ...

Seeking oxygen, the flooded plants send out new adventitious roots. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Overwatering is usually more fatal than underwatering as it causes the plant's microscopic root hairs to die, and this damage ...

Explores the structure and function of green plants, focusing on their three main parts: roots, stems, and leaves. Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals through root hairs. Stems ...

Slide 1 of 3, , Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots. Plant roots have tiny hairs on them so they can absorb as much water as possible. You will need: a seed, paper towels ...

Specifically, the root hair curls sharply to envelop the bacteria in a small pocket. The plant cell wall is broken down and the plant cell membrane invaginates and forms a tunnel called an ...

How does water move through plants to get to the top of tall trees? Here we describe the pathways and mechanisms driving water uptake and transport through plants, and causes of flow disruption.