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Introduction: The root system of plants provides several advantages to plants through modifications depending on the environment in which the plant is growing. Some modifications seen in the roots of the plants are storage roots, support roots, stilt roots, climbing roots, and breathing roots.
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Ch. 36.1 - Prob. 1CSCh. 36.2 - Prob. 1CSCh. 36.2 - Prob. 1CCCh. 36.2 - Prob. 2CSCh. 36.2 - Prob. 3CSCh. 36.3 - Prob. 1CCCh. 36.3 - Prob. 1EQCh. 36.3 - CoreSKILL Why did Sack and colleagues splint...Ch. 36.3 - Prob. 3EQCh. 36.3 - Cactus leaves are so highly modified for defense...
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