root system

1. The configuration of a plant's various roots.
2. See more at fibrous root

Example Sentences

Leaf buds from the desired apple variety are collected from an existing tree and inserted into the root system of another tree.

From The Daily Beast

This root system does not handle all hickories by any means.

From Project Gutenberg

The whole root system is disturbed and has to re-establish itself before the top vegetates very strongly once more.

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And different parts of a plant's root system respond in different ways to the pull of gravity, and some don't respond at all.

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To do these things well leaves must be connected with a strong, healthy root system and must have plenty of light and air.

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In particular, a comparatively dry soil is desirable for grapes because of its influence on the development of the root system.

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