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Pretty leaves and flowers are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the anatomy of a plant. Roots and stems often get overlooked though they form the essential structure of many members of the kingdom Plantae.

Learn about these two very important sections responsible for taking in water and nutrients as well as anchoring the plant to its substrate. Roots and Stems makes this subject come alive with vivid graphics, detailed illustrations, electron micrographs, and concise narratives.

Topics covered in this program include: Functions of the Root; Primary and Secondary Roots; Tap Root System; Fibrous Root System; Adventitious Root System; Root Cap; Growth Zones; Root Tissues; Functions of the Stem; Types of Stems; Structure and Tissues of Herbaceous Monocot; Herbaceous Dicot; and Woody Dicot Stems. 

Presentation
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Interactive Lessons
Students can work through different activities that directly reinforce the information learned in the Presentation.

Program Objectives

I. Introduction

II. Roots and Root Systems

A. Functions of a Root

B. Primary and Secondary Roots

C. Tap Root System

D. Fibrous Root System

E. Adventitious Root System

III. Root Structure

A. Root Cap

B. Growth Zones

1. Meristematic Zone

2. Elongation Zone

3. Zone of Maturation and Differentation

C. Tissues

1. Epidermis

a. Root Hairs

2. Cortex

a. Parenchyma Cells

3. Endodermis

4. Vascular Cylinder

a. Pericycle

b. Xylem

c. Phloem

IV. Stems

A. Functions of Stems

B. Types of Stems

V. Stem Structure (an overview)

A. Herbaceous Monocot Stem Structure and Tissues

1. Epidermis

a. Stomates

2. Chloroplast-Containing Cell Layer

3. Parenchyma Cells

4. Vascular Bundles

B. Herbaceous Dicot Stem Structure and Tissues

1. Cortex

2. Vascular Bundles

a. Vascular Cambium

3. Pith

C. Woody Dicot Stem Structure and Tissues

1. Internal Structure and Tissues

a. Vascular Cambium

b. Annual Growth Rings

c. Bark

2. Phloem

3. Cork Cambium

4. Cork

a. Sapwood

b. Heartwood

D. External Structure of Wood Stem

1. Terminal Bud

2. Bud Scales

3. Leaf Scar

4. Axillary Bud

5. Nodes

6. Internodes

7. Lenticels

VI. Conclusion

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