Herbaceous stems are usually green and do not develop woody tissues. These soft stems produce plants of limited sizes called herbs.
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What is the cortex?
The cortex is the outer layer of the root or stem that is responsible for moving water and dissolved minerals into the center of the root and for food storage.
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What are specialized roots?
Specialized roots do not penetrate deep into the soil but instead grow in the different parts of the plant.
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What is the xylem?
The xylem are the tiny tubes that carry water and minerals up into the plant.
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What is the epidermis in root crops?
It is the SKIN where you can find ROOT HAIRS or tiny roots.
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What are the groups of woody stems?
Woody stems can be grouped into vines, shrubs and trees.
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What roots are fine and spread instead of growing deep in the soil?
Fibrous roots are generally easy to uproot because they are are fine and spread instead of growing deep in the soil.
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What are the two types of roots?
The two types of roots are fibrous roots and the taproot system.
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What are woody stems?
Plants with woody stems can reach great heights and can live for more than a year.
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What are the two types of stem?
The two types of stems are herbaceous stems and woody stems.
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What roots develop from the stem that is cut and soaked in water?
Propagation roots develop from the stem that is cut and soaked in water.