How Roots Absorb Water and Minerals

Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil using specialized tissues. Their branching patterns help them reach more soil, and root hairs on the outer cells increase surface area for contact with the ground.

Water enters roots passively because the water concentration in the soil is higher than...

Water accounts for over 80% of the mass of most plants. It is essential for photosynthesis, metabolism, and nutrient transport.

Inorganic nutrients are also essential for growth and reproduction. For example, nitrogen is a building block of key biomolecules such as amino acids, while potassium is critical for the opening and closing of sto...