juurakko
Juurakko is the Finnish term for a plant's root system, the network of roots that anchors the plant and supports water and nutrient uptake. It includes the primary root (radicle), lateral roots, root hairs, and the root cap that protects the growing tip.
Growth and structure: Roots originate from the radicle during germination. The growing tip has a meristematic
Function and ecology: The root system absorbs water and dissolved minerals, transports them to the shoots, stores
Practical considerations: In agriculture and forestry, root health affects growth, drought tolerance, and windthrow resistance. Compacted,
Etymology and usage: The word combines juur, meaning root, with a suffix indicating a mass or network,