Plant Morphology
Biology · पादप आकारिकी · 10 facts
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Root: anchors plant, absorbs water+minerals; taproot(dicot) or fibrous(monocot)
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Stem: supports, transports water/food; nodes and internodes
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Leaf: photosynthesis site; parts: lamina, petiole, veins
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Stomata: tiny pores on leaves; gas exchange(CO2 in, O2 out)+transpiration
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Flower parts: sepals, petals, stamen(male), pistil(female)
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Fruit: ripened ovary; protects seeds; types: fleshy or dry
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Seed: contains embryo; dicot(2 cotyledons), monocot(1)
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Transpiration: water loss from leaves through stomata
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Modified roots: carrot(storage), banyan(prop), orchid(aerial)
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Modified stems: potato(tuber), ginger(rhizome), onion(bulb)