In the phytoremediation process certain plants and trees are planted, whose roots absorb contaminants from ground water over time, and are harvested and destroyed.

Such additions also help roots absorb magnesium and other elements in the soil.

The roots of th great tree must absorb enough moisture to keep th ground in its immediate vicinity relatively solid.

After the root absorbs water, an embryonic shoot emerges from the seed.

As long is the in-ground temperature is around 40 degrees, roots can absorb the nutrients and put them to good use.

The big-leaf mophead, like many other hydrangeas, ranges from blue to pink, depending on how much aluminum the plant's roots can absorb from the soil.

Later on, many of the stems would begin to decay, while the adventitious roots would still provide support and absorb water for the grown plant.

Their bare roots absorb water and trap falling leaves, which provide nutrients as they decompose.

Truffles are believed to help roots absorb certain chemicals from the soil.

However, if the plants are not growing actively, and the roots are not absorbing the fertilizer, salts can accumulate no matter what the growing medium.