Roots

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Across
  1. 2. This type of root is persistent and is retained throughout the life of the plant
  2. 4. Roots that begin rust above where the main stem stops
  3. 10. Generally, roots are the part of the plant that are found in this
  4. 11. Refers to keeping a plant in the soil in a particular location
  5. 13. The roots can serve this function for nutrients (examples are carrots and beets)
  6. 15. This fungus helps acquire phosphorus from the soil
  7. 17. This chemical element is converted into compound for the plants to produce proteins
  8. 18. Is known as the embryonic shoot
Down
  1. 1. Brace roots is another name for this type of root and can be found in corn
  2. 3. Another name for taking up water and other soluble nutrients
  3. 5. This is the other name for the secondary roots that branch off of a tap root
  4. 6. From the taxonomic family Fabaceae (plants like beans, peas, clover)
  5. 7. Section of the seed embryo that is root tissue
  6. 8. The taproot in particular provides a foundation for upward growth or this
  7. 9. Roots that emerge above the basal roots
  8. 12. Another name for a fibrous root
  9. 14. Several roots that emerge from the main stem of the plant.
  10. 16. Grows relatively parallel to the soil surface from the tap root.