Thin hairlike outgrowth of an epidermal cell just behind the tip; absorbs nutrients from the soil.Hair like structures found on the epidermis cells of the root that allow a much larger surface area for water to be absorbed and used by the plant.
This tutorial deals with the structure and function of flowers, fruits, and seeds. Also included here are the types of fruits, fruit dispersal mechanisms, and seed germination. The distinctions between dicots and monocots, the two major groups of flowering plants, are presented in this tutorial...