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Keywords: epidermal, outgrowth, epidermis, tubular, absorptive

Root hairs are fine appendages that originate from the root. They are highly sensitive and are able to probe water and nutrients from the soil.

earthandtable.com

Root hairs are protoplasmic extensions of the epidermal cells. They greatly expand the surface area of the root so that minerals and water are more easily absorbed. DIAGRAM: Root Anatomy PHOTO

puc.edu

Short-lived extensions of root epidermal cells that increase the absorptive capacity of the root system by 20 to 30%.

oregonstate.edu

threadlike extensions that grow from a plant root and takes in water and minerals from the soil.

butler.edu

cells in the root with a large surface area used to absorb water and minerals

coqueths.org

a hair-like tubular outgrowth from near the tip of a rootlet, functions in water and mineral absorption

na.fs.fed.us

Extensions of the root epidermis that increase the root's ability to absorb water. PICTURE

ridge.icu.ac.jp

Outgrowths from epidermal cell walls of the root specialized for water and nutrient absorption.

fao.org

tubular outgrowths of surface cells of the root.

gardensimply.com

Root hairs are very thin, hair-like roots that are extensions of the root's epidermis. Root hairs have a large surface area and absorb water and minerals for the plant.

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