How do aerial prop roots support Pandanus trees?

In the context of the plant order Pandanales, Pandanus trees (commonly known as screw pines) produce large aerial prop roots that emerge from their trunks and stems.1

These structures are a form of adventitious root, which are roots that arise from tissues other than the primary root axis. By extending from the stem to the ground, these prop roots provide the tree with additional anchorage and support, helping to stabilize the plant in its environment. This is particularly important for Pandanus species, which often grow in marshy areas or along seacoasts where such structural reinforcement is necessary to maintain the tree's upright position.21