Roots: properties and functioning

3 important questions on Roots: properties and functioning

What are cluster roots exudating

Citric acids

Consequence of low oxygen

Slows down oxygen dependent processes
Denitrification NO3- -> N2

Mechanisms for mineral uptake

Mass flow: Due transpiration
Diffusion: Due gradient of concentration
Interception: Root touch mineral

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