Question

Paheli uprooted a rose plant from the soil. Most of the root tips, with root hairs, got left behind in the soil. She planted it in a pot with new soil and watered it regularly. Will the plant grow or die? Give a reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Roots:

1. The soil's nutrients and water are absorbed through roots.
2. It provides support and anchorage to plants.
3. It stores nutrients and food (in the form of starch).

When Paheli uprooted a rose plant from the soil and planted it in a pot, the following scenarios are possible:

1. The plant will perish since its roots cannot absorb nutrients and water without root hairs.
2. Additionally, the rose plant was moved to fresh soil. The rose plant's stem may develop into new plants and produce new root hairs, and the plant will live.