In one to two sentences, identify the purpose of the roots in a plant and how aa disease that harms the roots of a flowering plant would affect the plant's ability to survive.

and this is what i have so far: The purpose of the roots in a plant is to aborbe water
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and nutrients from the soil, provide stability to the plant, and store food reserves. If a disease were to harm the roots of a flowering plant, the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients would be compromised, leading to wilting, stunted growth, and potentially death.