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    Roots The root system of a flowering plant begins its development from the hypocotyl of the embryo of the seed which gives rise to the primary root. Roots generally grow downwards into the soil (positively geotropic) and upwards (negatively geotropic). Roots do not bear leaves and therefore no nodes are present.Two kinds of root systems can be distinguished in flowering plants: tap root systems and adventitious root systems. Usually dicotyledons posses tap root systems and monocotyledons adventitious

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    Phytography: the Root

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    PHYTOGRAPHY: THE ROOT Name: Carl G. Buscato 3‚ 2012 Score: _____ Section: K28 Date: December I. INTRODUCTION The roots of most plants are found underground although there are plants that have their roots suspended in the air as in orchids. The entire mass of roots is called the root system. The root arises from the radical which later becomes the primary root. Branches that develop from the primary roots are called secondary roots are the tertiary roots. The primary function of the root is absorption

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    The Roots of Belonging

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    The Roots of Belonging Is our sense of belonging in people or places? What is better‚ staying in one place or moving around? Are you really un-rooted when you move around? Do you care for others more when you are rooted in a place? I believe that you need to be rooted in people and not just places. If you have roots in family‚ friends‚ and communities‚ than when you leave and travel places you will always have a home. You cannot be rooted in places because relationship is what ties us to a certain

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    Roots

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    ROOTS * is an organ of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil. * a part of a plant body that bears no leaves‚ and therefore also lacks of nodes. * is the beginning of the vascular system pipeline that moves water and minerals from the soil up to the leaves and fruits. FUNCTIONS OF ROOTS: * Underground (usually) * Anchor the plant in the soil * Absorb water and nutrients * Conduct water and nutrients * Food Storage ROOT SYSTEM: 1. Tap root system

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    parts of plants

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    Parts of plants Each part of a plant has a very important function.  All plants produce flowers for the same reason: to make seeds so another plant can grow. 
  Leaves: These are the parts of the plant where food is made by photosynthesis.  Leaves take in carbon dioxide from the air‚ water   
from the soil‚ and energy from the sunlight.  During photosynthesis‚ the leaves use light energy to change carbon dioxide and water into food. (sugar)
 
 Flowers: These are the reproductive parts of

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    Examination Timetables for 2013 Printed copies of your examination timetable‚ as displayed in myUnisa‚ will be accepted at Examination Venues together with identification documents. To print a copy: 1. Go to your "My Admin" site 2. Click on the link for "Examination Timetable" 3. Ensure that your mouse cursor has identified the correct part of the page (frame) 4. Click on the print function/icon of your Internet browser It is very important that you pay special attention to the dates and times

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    Aquatic Plants

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    Aquatic plants: Fixed plants Fixed plants are held in place by their roots which grow in the water-bed. The Water Lily and Lotus are such plants. Their stems are long‚ hollow and light. These stems reach the surface of the water. The leaves and flowers‚ which grow from the top end of the stems‚ float upon the water. The leaves are broad with stomata on the top surface so that the water does not block them. Lotus The roots of lotus are planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom‚ while

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    right location to Plant Mango Seedling | Toxic MaterialsAir PollutantsSoil PollutantsVehiclesPopulations | Plant mango seedling at the beginning of the wet season. Wear appropriate clothing and shower immediately after planting and wash clothing thoroughly. | 2. Dig a hole with accurate size | ExplosivesInsectsHazardous WasteBody PositionAir Pollutants | Make sure the hole is deep enough for the roots to be fully extended. Ensure that stones and twigs are out of the hole to avoid roots to dry out. |

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    Knowing Your Roots

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    “My Filipino Roots” In “My Filipino Roots” the author Explain his not knowing his heritage. He also talks about how people are affected by not know and also knowing their roots. People should know and embrace their heritage and get to know about themselves. They need to know about the roots of their origins. They need to also know how they live and function in the everyday life. Knowing your heritage is a very good thing. It can help a person become well rounded and a little bit more educated

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    Root Structure Benefits

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    technology to be developed in agriculture is Aeroponics‚ a method in which a plant’s roots are fed and watered midair. The plants are generally suspended from baskets (similar to those in which strawberries are packaged) at the top of a closed trough or cylinder. With the plants suspended in this manner‚ all essential nourishment can be provided to the roots by spraying them with a nutrient solution. Since the roots are suspended in midair‚ they receive the maximum amount of oxygen possible. This

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