Roles of Plants in the Ecosystem

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Basic part of the food chain

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Role of plants in ecosystem

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Primary purpose of light for plants

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Photosynthesis

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Absorbed for photosynthesis and cooling

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Water

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Role of air in plants

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Cellular respiration

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Big 3 nutrients for plants

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Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

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Largest part of plants

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Roots

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Thin, hair-like, numerous roots

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Fibrous Roots

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Characteristic of taproots

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Grows straight down

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Root system hardy to drought

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Taproot

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Root system that prevents erosion

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Fibrous Roots