Lateral root facts for kids
Lateral roots are plant roots that extend horizontally from the main root (radicle). They serve to anchor the plant securely to the soil. The branching of roots helps water uptake. With the water comes nutrients required for the growth and development of the plant.
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Lateral Root emerging from the pericycle (blue) in a cross-section of Iris germanico root
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