Which of the following contribute to the surface area available for water absorption from the soil by a plant root system?
I. root hairs
II. endodermis
III. mycorrhizae
IV. branching

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I. Root hairs increase the surface area directly by extending from the root into the soil. III. Mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships between fungal hyphae and plant roots that effectively increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption. IV. Branching of roots increases the overall surface area available for absorption by creating more points of entry for water and nutrients.

Which of the Following Contribute to the Surface Area Available