Root hair cells are special parts of a plant that help it soak up water and nutrients. However, they have some tough problems to deal with:

• Limited Surface Area: They try to increase their surface area to absorb more, but this might not be enough when the ground is dry.
• Soil Nutrient Availability: If the soil doesn’t have the important minerals that plants need, it can be hard for them to absorb nutrients.

To solve these problems, plants can:

• Enhance Root Growth: They can grow their roots longer and wider to reach more water and nutrients.
• Utilize Mycorrhizal Fungi: Plants can team up with helpful fungi to make getting nutrients easier.