Did you know that ?
The first root that comes from a plant is called the radicle. The four major functions of roots are 1) absorption of water and inorganic nutrients, 2) anchoring of the plant body to the ground, and supporting it, 3) storage of food and nutrients, 4) vegetative reproduction. In response to the concentration of nutrients, roots also synthesise cytokinin, which acts as a signal as to how fast the shoots can grow. Roots often function in storage of food and nutrients. The roots of most vascular plant species enter into symbiosis with certain fungi to form mycorrhizae, and a large range of other organisms including bacteria also closely associate with roots.
The roots of trees also make great hiding places for big and small geocaches.
NOTE.
Archallagan Plantation is a working environment where forestry operations take place. Please beware of vehicles on forestry roads and machinery involving tree felling activities.
Please respect other users of the Plantation – Walkers, horse riders, cyclists etc.Public access to the Plantation may be restricted due to forestry work or sporting events and please pay attention to public notices and follow all safety signage.
Many thanks to DEFA for allowing this cache to be placed here and for encouraging people to get out and enjoy this wonderful old Plantation. Remember the country code and respect this area.
Happy caching.