Contrary to other tree species growing tentacle-like roots that widen as they lengthen, palm varieties generate roots that grow with the same girth regardless of age or length. Formed from the tree's base called the root-initiation zone, roots continually grow and die off from this specialized area.
A Soft tissue injury (STI) is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body. Soft tissue injury (STI) is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body.
To injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of (part of the body) without breaking the skin, as by a blow. b. To damage (plant tissue), as by abrasion or pressure: bruised the fruit by careless packing.