Examples of root hair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once the tree roots reach the edge, the leading root hairs grow through but then are pinched by the fabric. — Adrian Higgins, idahostatesman, 20 Dec. 2017 When your plant is transplanted, it can be stressed if there is damage to root hairs, as this will impede water absorption until the plant can replace them. — Rita Perwich, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 Oct. 2017

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