SAND AND SALT LAB
SCIENCE 7 TOPIC SIX
THE THREE FUNCTIONS OF ROOTS
1. Anchor the plant in the ground
2. Absorb water and minerals from the ground
3. Store plant’s nutrients
XYLEM AND PHLOEM DIFFERENCES
Xylem is for upward movement of materials Phloem is for downward movement of materials
IMPORTANCE OF ROOT HAIRS
Root hairs greatly increase the surface area of the roots of a plant so it can absorb more nutrients
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE STEM
Support of the plant
Transport nutrients though the plant
Help hold leaves up toward the light
Store some of the plants nutients
HERB AND WOODY STEM DIFFERENCES……
Woody stems are found mostly as perennials
Herb stems are found mostly as annuals
Woody stems have a cambium layer that separates the xylem from the phloem
Herb stems have their xylem and phloem tubes grouped together
Woody stems are not pliable
Herb stems are pliable
THREE TYPES OF ROOTS
1. Fibrous Root
2. Tap Root
3. Above Ground Root
Aireal Epiphytes
The Hydration Lab