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Most plants can only survive for very short periods without soil - although this is determined by the type of plant. Without soil for protection the roots would dry very quickly and die; even a short period out of the soil is enough to damage the root system.
If the plant was removed (carefully) from the soil and placed on the ground with some soil covering the roots it could survive for a brief period.
Some species, mainly deciduous can be removed from the soil while they are dormant, this is a common practice with some species (like certain fruit), where they are removed, sold and transported "bare rooted".
The other obvious issues are hydroponics and aeroponics; these are two artificial systems where the flow of water (or the nutrient solution) is constantly cycled or sprayed over the roots providing the oxygen and nutrients required.
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Can plants survive without light?
Some plants like mushrooms and fungi can survive without sunlight.
What do plants need to grow and survive?
soil water sunlight
Why can green plants survive but mammals could not survive without green plants?
mammals cant survived without green plants because that is their food and that how they live without green plants they will die.
Can we survive without plants?
No, we cannot survive without plants for long Reasons:- 1.Plants give us oxygen to breathe 2. Plants are the basic producers of energy(food). no.
Can plants survive without oxygen?
No, a plant could not grow without oxygen.
How do plants survive without water?
Plants have the ability to retain water because of a special structure called a cuticle.
Disadvantages of soil erosion?
Soil takes a long time to build up, and without it, many plants cannot survive. Without plants, there can be very few insects or other animals that can live there.
Why is it important for air to get into soil?
It is important for air to get into soil, as plants need oxygen to survive. Without air, plants would die, and therefore disrupt the food wed of the environment it is in.
How do plants survive in the desert without water?
By procuring the moisture from air and soil and conserving it very efficiently.
Could plants would survive if they were pulled out of the soil?
No, because without soil, the plant can not grow and plants need the soil so they can collect water so it can grow. Also, the soil helps the root keep the plant in place.
What is better plants or animals?
no one in this world can answer this question . No animal can survive without plants and no plants can survive without animals because animals get their food to eat, air(oxygen) to breath from plants and many more, and plants also need air(Carbon Dioxide) to breath, nutrition from soil,etc.
How can long can Phytophthora Cinnamomi survive without plants and soil?
PC can form chlamydospores when conditions are not favourable to it. These are hard shelled spores (almost like a seed) which can survive for years in soil without any plant material. Current science thinks this could be up to or more than ten years. A chlamydospore could theoretically survive without soil as well though they are usually found in soil.
Why do plants grow well in garden soil?
the soil provides the plants with helpful nutrients they need to survive and thrive.
Do plants need soil to thrive and survive?
yes
Who needs soil to survive?
Plants, Of course no plants, no food, no food, no humans.
Does soil erosion hurt plants?
Yes. Soil erosion is the act of wind and water taking away the nutrients and organic matter that plants need to survive if not thrive. Without this, it not only "hurts" plants, but kills them to the point where no plants will grow in a particular area anymore.
Can plants survive without light?
Some plants like mushrooms and fungi can survive without sunlight.
