Question

what are the functions of Aerial roots ?

Answer 1

Aerial roots are modifications of roots. These roots are generally present in plants found in marshy areas. These help in gaseous exchange.

Answer 2

got it ?

Answer 3

Aerial roots.

First off, what are aerial roots?

Aerial roots grow above the ground [literally in the air] Their are many types of Aerial roots and each have different functions. Generally putting it;

Their main function is to absorb oxygen and these roots are only found in the region s where the soil does not have a sufficient amount of oxygen

Answer 4

yes they are negative geotropic.

Answer 5

Here's a wiki article; it may help

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_root

Also, here you have a more indepth answer to a question posed on Yahoo:

https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100308204433AAI5jLx

Answer 6

@Abhisar THAT'S IT! the world was literally on the tip of my tongue. Thanks!

Answer 7

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