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prop root

/ˈprɒp ruːt/

Traduction: Type de racine adventive qui pousse à partir de la tige de la plante vers le sol pour fournir un soutien supplémentaire ; on la trouve généralement chez des plantes telles que le maïs, les palétuviers et le banian.

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/ˈprɒp ruːt/C1formalscientific
  • frType de racine adventive qui pousse à partir de la tige de la plante vers le sol pour fournir un soutien supplémentaire ; on la trouve généralement chez des plantes telles que le maïs, les palétuviers et le banian.

A type of adventitious root that grows from the stem of a plant down into the soil to provide additional support, commonly seen in plants like corn, mangroves, and banyan trees.

  1. Supporting rootC1formal

    A type of adventitious root that grows from the stem of a plant and provides additional support, commonly found in plants like corn and mangroves.

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    • The prop roots of the corn plant help stabilize it in windy conditions.
    • Mangrove trees have extensive prop roots that anchor them in muddy soil.
    • Prop roots can also absorb nutrients and water from the environment.