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Do get water, and vitamins and minerals from the soil and from the fertilizer you may use.

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Plants need roots to anchor themselves in the soil, to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, and to store energy reserves. Roots also help to support the plant's structure and aid in reproduction by absorbing nutrients necessary for flowering and fruit production.

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Plants need roots to get water (roots gather water from the soil and sends it up to the plant) and the roots help the plant not get blown away.

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