01:119:116 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Cell Wall, Fibrous Root System, Taproot

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Plant morphology reflects adaptations to acquire resources from. Below ground take up h2o and minerals. Above ground take up co2 and light. Plant body made of two body systems. Root system = below ground roots. Shoot system = above group stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Organs each made of 3 tissue systems. Ex: roots, stems, leaves, flower parts, and fruits. Tissues groups of cells associated and function together 3 systems. Ground tissue system photosynthesis, storage, support. Cells = basic functional unit cell types specialised particular function. Primary root = originates in seed embryo first root to emerge from germinating seed. Lateral roots = branch from primary root to increase root system"s ability to anchor plant and acquire resources. Root hairs = thin, finger-like extensions of root epidermal cells primarily near tips of elongating roots increase surface area of roots. Characteristic of tall plants with large shoot masses. Allows plant to be taller access to more light.

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