1. Plant Growth and Reproduction
Unit Outline
I. Introduction
II. Stages in Plant Growth
III. Life Cycles of Plants
IV. Uses of Plants
V. Plant Classification
VI. Plant Parts and Functions
VII Roots
VIII. - Stems
IX Leaves
X Flowers
XI. Sexual Reproduction
XII. Germination and Growth
XIII. Asexual Propagation

2. I. Introduction
A. Why is a knowledge of plant growth and reproduction important to most people?
B. List some careers associated with plant growth and reproduction.

3. II. Stages in Plant Growth
A. Planting of seed
B. Germination
C. Emergence of seedling
D. Vegetative growth
E. Reproduction
F. Production of seed
G. Maturity
H. Death or harvesting

4. III. Life Cycles of Plants
A. Annual
B. Winter Annual
C. Biennial
D. Perennial

5. IV. Uses of Plants A. Cereal or Grain Crops B. Oil Seed Crops
C. Forage and Pasture Crops
D. Root and Tuber Crops
E. Fiber Crops
F. Sugar Crops
G. Special Crops

6. V. Plant Classification
A. Two general classification categories in flowering plants
1. Monocotyledonous - Grasses
2. Dicotyledonous - Broadleaf Plants
B. Definitions:
1. Cotyledon -
2. Monocotyledon -
3. Dicotyledon -

7. VI. Plant Parts and Functions
A. Root
B. Stem
C. Leaf
D. Bud or Flower

8. VII. Root Types and Function
A. Two types of Roots:
1. Fibrous Root -
2. Taproot -
B. Root Growth-
C. How Roots Uptake Nutrients

9. VIII. Plant Stems and Vascular System
A. External Parts of the Stem
1. Nodes
2. Internode
3. Terminal Bud
4. Auxillary Bud
B. Internal Parts of the Stem
1. Xylem
2. Phloem
C. Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells

10. IX. Leaves A. Parts of the leaf B. Leaf types C. Leaf Functions
1. Photosynthesis -
2. Respiration -

11. X. The Parts of a Flower A. Pistil ( Female reproductive organ)
Made up of:
1. Stigma
2. Style
3. Ovary
B. Stamen (Male reproductive organ)
1. Anther
2. Filament

12. Terms and Definitions Associated with Flowers
A. Complete Flower -
B. Incomplete Flower-
C. Perfect Flower -
D. Imperfect Flower -

13. XI. Sexual Reproduction
A. Definitions
1. Pollination -
2. Fertilization -
3. Self Pollination -
4. Cross Pollination -
B. Steps in Sexual Reproduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

14. XII. Germination and Growth
A. Stages in Seed Germination 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
B. How Plants grow

15. XIII. Asexual Propagation
A. Definition:
Reproduction without seed
B. Occurs naturally in some plants through:
1. Stolons -
2. Rhizomes -
C. Plants can be propagated asexually in horticulture through:
1. Cuttings:
2. Budding:
3. Grafting:
4. Layering: