Functions
By :
Alisa Kowalski
Jessi Spry
Alyson Wilson
Roots
2 Types of Root Systems
Taproot System
Primary root grows down
from the stem with some
small secondary roots
forming
Examples: Carrots & Turnips
Roots
Fibrous System
Small lateral roots that
spread out just below the
soils surface
Cortex
Tissue inside epidermis that
stores starch and other
substances necessary for the
growth of the root
Root Hairs
Site of absorption
Vascular Tissue
Within cortex, contains cells that transport water,
nutrients, and minerals to all parts of the plant
Root Functions
Roots have 4 primary functions
1. Absorption of water and nutrients
(performed by root hairs)
Leaves
Blade
Main body of leaf
Petiole
Attaches blade to stem
Midrib
Large central vein
Leaves
Apex
Tip of leaf
Base
Attaches to petiole, if petiole is absent
attaches directly to stem
Margin
Edge of leaf
Leaves
Epidermis
Responsible for gas and water exchange
Stomata
Opening in epidermis where gas and water
exchange
Mesophyll
Middle layer of leaf where photosynthesis occurs
Important Functions of
Leaves
Photosynthesis
Process that plants use to produce their food
6CO2 + 6H2OC6H1206 + 6 O2
Transpiration
Loss of water and exchange of carbon dioxide
Internode
Area between nodes
Lenticles
Small holes located in the
stem (breathing pores)
3. Food Storage
Fruit Classification
Aggregate
Develop from a single flower
with many ovaries
Fruit Classification
Multiple
Fruit develops from a
group of tightly clustered
flowers
Fruit Classification
Simple
Develop from a
single ovary
Fruits Function
Site of seed production
Flower Parts
Pistil
Female part of plant
Consists of:
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Flower Parts
Stamen
Male reproductive organ
Consists of:
Anther
Stamen
Flower Parts
Petals
Highly colored part of the flower, may contain
perfume and/or nectar glands
Sepals
Small green structures on the base of a
flower that protect the flower bud
Flower Classification
Complete flower
Incomplete flower
Perfect flower
Imperfect flower
Flower Function
Sexual Reproduction is the flowers sole function
Pollination by:
Wind
Endosperm
Tissue that provides nutrition for the developing seed
Cotyledon
Food storage tissue
Scutellum