Aside absorbing water and nutrients, what other functions do the roots serve?

Aside from absorbing water and nutrients in the ground, roots are also the very support of a tree. It supports bigger trees to stand and stay steady against heavy rains and strong winds. Roots are also capable of absorbing water that may cause flood in the area, and support slopes that may result to landslides. Roots are very important because it lessen the chances of soil erosion in a certain place. Roots can also be used for plant vegetations.

Roots can also storage anchor and support the main body of the plant. Example like the steam and the leaves. You see, water is the brain of the plant and the sun is the heart but you need an a anchor to make it function and work well. Lets go back into cells. Cells also have a big part of a plant. You need a chloroplast, mitochondrion, and etc.