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Industrial hemp is biologically composed of roots as part of its structure [1], and these roots play a functional role in the plant's ability to store carbon [2] and perform phytoremediation of heavy metals [3].

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A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu BioResources 3 facts
claimA typical industrial hemp plant is composed of stalks, flowers, leaves, roots, and seeds, with the stalk consisting of a hollow inner core of rigid woody material called hurd surrounded by a layer of long fibers known as bast.
measurementIndustrial hemp plants have deep roots measuring 45 to 90 cm in length, which facilitate the phytoremediation of heavy metals such as chromium, iron, and cadmium from the soil.
claimIndustrial hemp absorbs and stores carbon in its stem, roots, and leaves through the processes of photosynthesis and bio-sequestration.