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The roots help a plant by absorbing water and dissolved nutrients. It anchors plants in the ground, holding soil in place and preventing erosion. It also protect the plant from harmful soil bacteria and fungi, transport water and nutrients to the rest of the plant, and hold plants upright against forces such as wind and rain.

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roots are important because they are wat helps a plant grow into , well, a PLANT .. roots help the plant survive in harsh weather and they are wat keep the plant planted! alson the rootss help spread the plant around . There is Your answer! :)

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It allows plants to gain more water and grow more :).

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