Plant Structure and Function: Root System

The main root that grows straight down, often found in plants with two seed leaves (dicots), allowing them to access deep water and nutrients. Examples include carrots and dandelions.

A system of numerous smaller roots branching out from the base of the plant, typically found in plants with one seed leaf (monocots). These roots spread widely, helping to stabilize soil and absorb water and nutrients close to the surface. Examples include grasses and wheat.

The part of the plant above ground, responsible for growth, reproduction, and interacting with the environment. It includes stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.

They provide structure and support, transport water and nutrients throughout the plant, and can store water and nutrients. Examples include stem tubers like potatoes.

They capture sunlight for photosynthesis, produce food for the plant, release oxygen, and can store water and nutrients. Examples include succulent leaves.

They are responsible for reproduction and the production of seeds. They may be brightly colored to attract pollinators.

They develop from the flower after pollination and contain seeds for the next generation of plants.

The tissues within the stem that transport water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves (xylem) and sugars produced in leaves to other parts of the plant (phloem).

The outermost parts of a flower, often green, protecting the developing bud.

The colorful parts of a flower that attract pollinators.

The male reproductive organs of a flower, producing pollen.

The female reproductive organs of a flower, responsible for producing ovules.

A method of asexual reproduction in plants where a new organism develops from a bud on the parent plant.

A method of asexual reproduction in plants where roots are developed in a stem of a parent plant by burying it in soil.

A method of asexual reproduction in plants where a scion (cut shoot) is inserted into the stem of another plant (same or closely related species).

A method of asexual reproduction in plants where the cut stem or leaf is placed in moist soil and develops roots and shoots.

Tiny new plants that develop along the edges of kalanchoe leaves and eventually fall off to grow independently.

The science of growing plant tissues in controlled environments using artificial media.

A method of reproduction that requires the union of two gametes (sperm and egg) to produce offspring.

A method of reproduction that does not involve the union of gametes. Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.