Roots and Soils Overview Some Learning Goals How Roots Develop Root Structure    The Root Cap    The Region of Cell Division    The Region of Elongation    The Region of Maturation Specialized Roots    Food-Storage Roots    Water-Storage Roots    Propagative Roots    Pneumatophures    Aerial Roots    Contractile Roots    Buttress Roots    Parasitic Roots Mycorrhizae Root Nodules Human Relevance of Roots Soils    Parent Material    Climate    Living Organisms and Organic Composition    Topography    Soil Texture and Mineral Composition    Soil Structure    Water in the Soil    Soil pH Summary Review Questions Discussion Questions Additional Reading Learning Online
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