4 major plant parts include
roots
stems
leaves
reproductive parts
4 functions of the root system include
absorption
anchorage
conduction
storage
2 kind of root systems found in plants are
fibrous root systems
and
taproot systems
Fibrous root system
root system that consists of numerous multi-branched roots that are slender; no one root is more
prominent than the other.
Tap root system (more difficult to transplant)
root system that consists of one main root that grows directly downward from which branch roots
arise;
carrot or a woody root (oak,maple)
,What should you do if a plant becomes root bound within their containers?
Spread the roots out or prune them to encourage the root system to grow outward
3 primary functions of the stems are
Support
conduction
storage
Conduction
the movement of water, mineral solutions, and substances manufactured in the plant.
xylem
water and mineral solution move upward from the roots to the leaves through inner tissues called
phloem
manufactured food from the leaves move out of the leaves through outer stem tissues called
What 2 tissues form the vascular system of the plant?
xylem and phloem
Cambium layer
The tissue between the xylem and phloem is called the ____________. Plant function growth
depends on uninterrupted conduction.
,Monocotyledonous Plants (single leaf monocots)
The xylem and phloem tissues are formed in bundles scattered in a discontinuous vascular system
through the stem.
Corn, grass, lilies, orchids
Dicotyledonous Plants (two seed leaves dicots)
Gymnosperms Plants (many seed leaves)
the xylem is formed on the inside next to the heartwood surrounded by a continuous layer of
cambium with the phloem on the outside.
Tree, shrubs, annuals, and perrennials
Girdle
is a complete circle of dead tissue around the stem which interrupts the food supply pipeline.
Nodes and internodes
Areas of the stems where leaves emerge are called ____________ and the space between are called
__________.
axillary bud and axil
in the angle where each leaf joins the stem, there is an _________________ which is compressed,
dormant stem. The angle is called the ______ of the leaf.
Asexual reproductive structures
Some plants have modified stem and roots structures that store exceptionally large amounts of food
and function as
, Corms, such as gladiolus
solid stem structures with remains of dried scale leaves surrounding and protecting them. Cycle of
changes are controlled by temperature.
Rhizome, such as Louisiana
the main axis or stem of the plant is in a horizontal position underground
Stolons
Cylindrical horizontal stems found above ground similar to a rhizome
Tuberous roots (sweet potato)
roots that do not have nodes and buds
crown
the area where the stem and root tissue meets
Biennial Root
Roots that are living through two growing seasons
Annual Top Root
Root living through one growing season
October until December
roots
stems
leaves
reproductive parts
4 functions of the root system include
absorption
anchorage
conduction
storage
2 kind of root systems found in plants are
fibrous root systems
and
taproot systems
Fibrous root system
root system that consists of numerous multi-branched roots that are slender; no one root is more
prominent than the other.
Tap root system (more difficult to transplant)
root system that consists of one main root that grows directly downward from which branch roots
arise;
carrot or a woody root (oak,maple)
,What should you do if a plant becomes root bound within their containers?
Spread the roots out or prune them to encourage the root system to grow outward
3 primary functions of the stems are
Support
conduction
storage
Conduction
the movement of water, mineral solutions, and substances manufactured in the plant.
xylem
water and mineral solution move upward from the roots to the leaves through inner tissues called
phloem
manufactured food from the leaves move out of the leaves through outer stem tissues called
What 2 tissues form the vascular system of the plant?
xylem and phloem
Cambium layer
The tissue between the xylem and phloem is called the ____________. Plant function growth
depends on uninterrupted conduction.
,Monocotyledonous Plants (single leaf monocots)
The xylem and phloem tissues are formed in bundles scattered in a discontinuous vascular system
through the stem.
Corn, grass, lilies, orchids
Dicotyledonous Plants (two seed leaves dicots)
Gymnosperms Plants (many seed leaves)
the xylem is formed on the inside next to the heartwood surrounded by a continuous layer of
cambium with the phloem on the outside.
Tree, shrubs, annuals, and perrennials
Girdle
is a complete circle of dead tissue around the stem which interrupts the food supply pipeline.
Nodes and internodes
Areas of the stems where leaves emerge are called ____________ and the space between are called
__________.
axillary bud and axil
in the angle where each leaf joins the stem, there is an _________________ which is compressed,
dormant stem. The angle is called the ______ of the leaf.
Asexual reproductive structures
Some plants have modified stem and roots structures that store exceptionally large amounts of food
and function as
, Corms, such as gladiolus
solid stem structures with remains of dried scale leaves surrounding and protecting them. Cycle of
changes are controlled by temperature.
Rhizome, such as Louisiana
the main axis or stem of the plant is in a horizontal position underground
Stolons
Cylindrical horizontal stems found above ground similar to a rhizome
Tuberous roots (sweet potato)
roots that do not have nodes and buds
crown
the area where the stem and root tissue meets
Biennial Root
Roots that are living through two growing seasons
Annual Top Root
Root living through one growing season
October until December
