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Main features that all plants have |
Autotrophic Have chloroplasts with chlorophyll Cell wall continuing cellulose |
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Functions of plant root systems |
Anchor and support, ester and nutrients absorption, store food nd nutrients, sustaining vegetative reproduction |
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How do plants do vegetative reproduction |
Via budding and suckering. Suckering occurs in response to stress such as plant damage |
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Root types |
Most plastic have a taproot, fibrous root, adventitious root |
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Define taproot |
Single large root and smaller lateral roots |
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Define fibrous root |
Many roots of similar diameter |
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Define adventitious roots |
Arise from the stem of the plant , ie climbing plants |
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Define rhizome |
horizontal, underground stem used mainly in reproduction, also storage ie grasses, strawberry |
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Define thorn |
Modified branches or stems. |
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Define tendril |
Slender, coiling structure modified by part of a stem that provides support. Produces from an auxillary bud |
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Define boundary layer of leaf |
Still air sitting on leaves and as insulation . Tilted leaves are cooler, resulting in less water loss. |
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