Term Name:	root development
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Definition:	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the root over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The root is the water- and mineral-absorbing part of a plant which is usually underground, does not bear leaves, tends to grow downwards and is typically derived from the radicle of the embryo.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0048364]    QuickGO    AmiGO