Hidden underground, roots are basically the most undervalued part of a plant. But there is so much more to the important role roots play, despite being embedded beneath the surface.
A longitudinal section of a kidney bean plant magnified 40 times through a microscope shows the epidermis (yellow arrow), the meristem (circle) and root cap (blue arrow) of the root.
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This image of root hairs (arrow) on a bean plant has been magnified 200 times. Root hairs absorb water and nutrients.
Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.
Kristen Sindelar
Agriculture Reporter
