21.3 roots and stems key concept roots and stems form the support system of vascular plants
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21.3 Roots and Stems
KEY CONCEPT Roots and stems form the support system of vascular plants.
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21.3 Roots and Stems
Roots anchor plants and absorb mineral nutrients from soil.
• Roots provide many functions.– support the plant– absorb, transport,
and store nutrients – root hairs help
absorption
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21.3 Roots and Stems
root cap
– root cap covers the tip
• There are several parts of a root.
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21.3 Roots and Stems
apical meristem
– root cap covers the tip
• There are several parts of a root.
– apical meristem is an area of growth
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21.3 Roots and Stems
– vascular cylinder contains xylem and phloem
vascular cylinder
– root cap covers the tip
• There are several parts of a root.
– apical meristem is an area of growth
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21.3 Roots and Stems
– Fibrous root systems have fine branches.
Fibrous root Taproot
• There are two main types of roots.
– Taproot systems have one main root.
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21.3 Roots and Stems
Stems support plants, transport materials, and provide storage.
• Stems have many functions. – support leaves and flowers – house most of the vascular system – store water
Baobab trees Cactus
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21.3 Roots and Stems
– grow underground for storage
Ginger rhizomes Potato tubers
Stems support plants, transport materials, and provide storage.
• Stems have many functions. – support leaves and flowers – house most of the vascular system – store water
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21.3 Roots and Stems
– grow underground for storage
Stems support plants, transport materials, and provide storage.
• Stems have many functions. – support leaves and flowers – house most of the vascular system – store water
– form new plants
Strawberry stolons
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21.3 Roots and Stems
• Some stems are herbaceous and conduct photosynthesis.
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• Some stems can be woody, and form protective bark.
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21.3 Roots and Stems
• Secondary growth increases a plant’s width.
• Primary growth increases a plant’s length.
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21.3 Roots and Stems
• Tree rings help determine the age of a tree.
heartwood
bands bark
one year of growth
sapwood