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prop root

An adventitious root that arises from the stem, penetrates the soil, and helps support the stem, as in corn. Also called brace root.

prop root

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a root that grows from and supports the stem above the ground in plants such as mangroves

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An adventitious root that arises from the stem, penetrates the soil, and helps support the stem, as in corn.

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prop root - a root that grows from and supports the stem above the ground in plants such as mangroves

root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

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