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Chapter 35, Problem 13TYK
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Some of the other factors regarding plant adaptation, which are responsible for gaining nutrients.
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Plants require essential micronutrients and macronutrients for their normal growth and reproduction. These nutrients are mainly provided through their complex root system and conducting vessels like xylem and phloem.
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