Roots
Posted by Kay on April 22, 2004
Q: Can you give me an example of root hairs that we eat and can buy in a grocery store?
A: No, I can't. We certainly eat different roots (carrots and turnips,for example) but not root hairs. I think the tiny root hairs are simply too small for us to use as food. Root hairs make it possible for plants to absorb moisture and nutrients they need for growth.
John Wiessinger ( April 26, 2004)
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