Lecture on Plant Organs and Organ Systems

Introduction

• Plants consist of organs, tissues, and cells.
• Each has a specific structure and function aiding in plant survival.
• Focus on plant organs, root system, and shoot system.

Basic Terminology

• Organ System: Group of organs working together.
• Organs, Tissues, Cells: Understand these to grasp their contributions to the plant.

Plant Classification

• Multicellular Eukaryotes: Absorb water/nutrients, perform photosynthesis.
• Non-Vascular Plants: Mosses, hornworts, liverworts. Rely on diffusion, smaller, simpler.
• Vascular Plants: Have xylem and phloem, more complex.

Vascular Plant Organ Systems

• Root System: Usually underground, supports plant, absorbs water/minerals.
• Shoot System: Above ground, includes stems, branches, leaves, performs photosynthesis.

Root System Details

• Functions: Anchoring plant, absorbing and transporting water/minerals, storing photosynthesis products.
• Root Types: Primary, secondary, tertiary roots, root hairs.
• Root Zones:
  • Cell Division Zone: New cells form.
  • Elongation Zone: Cells stretch, root lengthens.
  • Maturation Zone: Cells specialize.
• Root Cap: Contains organelles that perceive gravity.
• Types of Roots:
  • Tap Roots: One major root, dry environments, hard to remove, common in dicots.
  • Fibrous Roots: Network of smaller roots, shallow, prevent soil erosion, typical of monocots.

Shoot System Details

• Components: Stems, leaves, fruits, flowers.
• Stems: Provide support, connect leaves and roots, contain nodes and internodes.
• Leaves: Major site of photosynthesis, contain chloroplasts, various shapes/sizes adapted to environments.
• Flowers & Fruits: Part of reproductive system. Flowers contain male/female gametes, attract pollinators. Fruits form from fertilized ovaries containing seeds.

Summary

• Vascular plants have root and shoot systems.
• Each system has structures for absorption and photosynthesis.
• Detailed exploration of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.

Conclusion

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