Function of Root

Root has several primary function, they are as follows.

• Provide support for the plant. Supporting the plant to stand upright and prevent it from falling down because of the wind.
• Absorb water and nutrients.
• Stored food

Indonesian:
Akar memiliki beberapa fungsi utama, yaitu sebagai berikut.

• menopang tumbuhan. menopang tumbuhan agar dapat berdiri tegak di atas tanah dan tidak roboh jika tertiup angin.
• menyerap air dan zat hara.
• Menyimpan cadangan makanan.

Source: Sience Focus for elementery schhol year IV. 2009. Bogor: Yudistira.