Plant Organs Structure, Functions & Adaptations
3 main functions absorb water and dissolved minerals from the soil anchor the plant in the soil store carbohydrates
Structures & Functions Cells change structure to become specialized in structure and function. Epidermal cells become root hairs and internal cells become xylem and phloem.
Structures & Functions Cells change structure to become specialized in structure and function. Epidermal cells become root hairs and internal cells become xylem and phloem. Cells no longer divide, they lengthen pushing the tip of the root through the soil
Structures & Functions Cells change structure to become specialized in structure and function. Epidermal cells become root hairs and internal cells become xylem and phloem. Cells no longer divide, they lengthen pushing the tip of the root through the soil parenchyma cells that help protect the growing tissues as the root grows
Structures & Functions Cortex: made of parenchyma cells that transport and store water, minerals and food. All materials pass through on their way to the vascular tissue
Structures & Functions Cortex: made of parenchyma cells that transport and store water, minerals and food. All materials pass through on their way to the vascular tissue Endodermis: one-cell thick, regulates lateral movement of water
Structures & Functions Cortex: made of parenchyma cells that transport and store water, minerals and food. All materials pass through on their way to the vascular tissue Endodermis: one-cell thick, regulates lateral movement of water Epidermis: produce root hairs
ADAPTED FOR ABSORPTION Root Adaptations ADAPTED FOR ABSORPTION Epiphytic plants are adapted to absorb moisture from the AIR. These plants grow on other plants (or a building) with their roots hanging down. Ex: Orchids
Root Adaptations ADAPTED FOR AERATION Pneumatophores roots that are adapted to absorb oxygen from the AIR. These plants grow are found in extreme wet conditions. Ex: Mangrove
Root Adaptations ADAPTED FOR SUPPORT Prop roots are adapted help support the plant. (Also called stilt roots) These roots grow out from lateral branches. Ex: Sugar cane & Maize
Root Adaptations ADAPTED FOR STORAGE Tap roots & tubular roots & some rhizomes are adapted to store water and sugars. That is why they are a good food source.
Station 1a) Root Hairs
Station 1b) Root Hairs
Station 2 Monocot Root
Station 3 Dicot Root
Station 4 Root systems Refer to textbook page 554 *note find another example for each type on internet*