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Cross section of ground reveals soil layers, deep tree roots, rocks. Green grass, trees grow above under cloudy sky. This Royalty Free Stock Photo

Illustration of soil cross-section with grass, roots, rocks isolated on white background. Features distinct layers of earth, root Royalty Free Stock Photo

Soil layers showcase a cross-section of roots, rocks, and green grass under a clear sky Royalty Free Stock Photo

Transparent green and blue stream the tree roots and rocks under the water. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Deforestation close up with roots, rocks showing in sunlight. Red and yellow rocks where soil was dug from forest using an Royalty Free Stock Photo

Tropical forest trail with roots, rocks, dense foliage Royalty Free Stock Photo

Plant roots grow into rocks by exploiting natural fractures, cracks, and weak zones, where they expand with hydraulic pressure and physical force to penetrate deeper. As these roots grow, they secrete chemicals and utilize the pressure from cellular expansion to widen these fissures, eventually anchoring themselves to the rock and drawing out moisture and dissolved nutrients from the fractured rock structure.