Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Plant Roots

Plant roots are an essential part of the plant's structure, responsible for anchoring the plant in the soil and providing the necessary nutrients for growth and development. Plant roots are used to absorb water and minerals from the soil to support photosynthesis, the chemical process by which plants make their own …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 61× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Plant roots are an essential part of the plant's structure, responsible for anchoring the plant in the soil and providing the necessary nutrients for growth and development. Plant roots are used to absorb water and minerals from the soil to support photosynthesis, the chemical process by which plants make their own food. Furthermore, plant roots hold essential compounds which help to aid in the soil's fertility and its ability to support plant growth. The presence of plant roots can also help to prevent soil erosion. For these reasons, it is essential to give plants healthy and adequate root systems in order to ensure their growth and survival.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 61 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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