PLANT ANATOMY

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PLANT ANATOMY
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Basic Anatomy

• Root system vs. shoot system
• Nodes vs. internodes
• Terminal buds vs. axillary buds

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Modified stems
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Roots

• Function?
• Importance of root hairs?
• Types of root systems?

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Leaves

• Function of leaves?
• Role of stomata?
• Simple vs. compound leaves

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Leaf Anatomy
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Modified leaves
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Interdependent systems

• Both systems depend on the other

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Plant Tissues

• What is the function of each?
• Dermal
• Vascular
• Ground

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Plant Cell Types

• Describe structure function
• Parenchyma cells
• Collenchyma cells
• Sclerenchyma cells

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Vascular Tissue

• Xylem

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Vascular Tissue

• Phloem

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Root X section
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Stem X section
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Regions of Growth

• Apical meristem
• Lateral meristem

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Root Primary Growth
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Shoot Primary Growth
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Secondary Growth Plants

• Growth in girth
• Woody stem
• Lateral meristems
• Vascular cambium
• Cork cambium

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Tree Trunk

• Springwood vs. summerwood
• Heartwood vs. spawood

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