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Stem Growth How long do plants grow?
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Primary Growth Growth in length Roots always know to grow down Specialized cells in root cap What about a topsy turvy planter?
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Primary Growth
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Stem Primary Growth At the tips of nodes of a stem, there is a primary meristem. Node: the area that holds the buds of two or more leaves, flowers, cones, roots, or other stems.
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Stem Secondary Growth
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Secondary meristem is located in and around the vascular tissues. Forms secondary vascular tissues and bark.
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Tree Rings What causes the color differences in tree rings?
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Tree Rings
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The lighter color in a tree ring is known as earlywood. It is produced early in the season. What can the width of the rings tell you?
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Primary and Secondary Growth
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Tree Cookie Lab
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