Rice Root (IMAGE) Carnegie Institution for Science Caption This is a cross section of a rice root showing the development of a root branch towards water. The photo is credited to Pooja Aggarwal. Credit Pooja Aggarwal Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.