Inside

If you don't know about a root's inside read on and you'll find out all you need to know. A root's inside is a net-work of canals and tubes to carry food to the rest of the plant. If the epidermis (the root skin) were not there to protect it, it would be torn to shreds by rocks in the soil! The root's inside also has large tanks to store extra food in so the root always has some food on hand.

Outside

A root's outside is a weird and wonderful place! Come learn about it. A root's outside is a hard skin called the epidermis. On it are tiny root hairs to collect nutrients and minerals from the soil. The root hairs are often wet or moist from the water they collect.

Function

Do you know the root's function? If you don't you've come to the right place! A root's function is to collect water and minerals and send it to the rest of the plant. The extra, they store for times when it is needed.

Page prepared by: Jennifer, Mackenzie, Holly, Danielle, Luke, Billy

Last updated: January 11, 2000