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The root-systems of most grasses are superficial and so are best adapted for surface-feeding.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

Crops, capacity of, for assimilating manures, 486; difference in root-systems of, 488; manuring of common farm, 493-530; period of growth of, 489; potash removed in, 218; suited for sewage, 434; variation in composition of, 490.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton

Undercut creek banks and exposed tree root-systems in eroded gullies were favorite hiding places.

From Home Range and Movements of the Eastern Cottontail in Kansas by Janes, Donald W.