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The document outlines the structure and functions of plant organs, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, highlighting their roles in growth, development, and survival. It details the types of roots and stems, their adaptations, and the significance of leaves in photosynthesis and flowers in reproduction. Additionally, it explains the importance of fruits in seed dispersal and protection.

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PLANT-ORGAN-LESSON-1

The document outlines the structure and functions of plant organs, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, highlighting their roles in growth, development, and survival. It details the types of roots and stems, their adaptations, and the significance of leaves in photosynthesis and flowers in reproduction. Additionally, it explains the importance of fruits in seed dispersal and protection.

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e c t i v e s
O bj At the end of the lesson, you will:
- Understand the structural composition and
functions of plant organs
- Identify the roles of plant organs in other
processes
- Recognize the signifi cance of studying plant
organs
o r g a n s
P l a n t
Plant organs are specialized structures
within a plant that perform specifi c functions
essential for its growth, development, and
survival. These organs are composed of
various tissues and are adapted to carry out
distinct roles within the plant’s life cycle. The
main plant organs include roots, stems,
leaves, and fl owers.
Ro o t s
This is the underground
part of the plant, and
they’re often called hidden
organ because they are
out of sight but essential
for plant’s life. They anchor
the plant, absorb water and
nutrients and even store
Ty p e s o
f
Ro o t s
~ Fibrous, multibranched roots (e.g.
lettuce)
~ Dominant tap root – used to absorb
water deep in soil.
~ Adventitious roots - root-like
structures arising from stems or leaves.
~ Tuberous roots - swollen structure on
fibrous root used to store carbohydrates.
(e.g. sweet potato)
Ty p e s o
f
Ro o t s
st e m
Is like the plants supporting system
and highway for transporting water,
nutrients, and food between different
types. They also provide platform for
leaves and flowers to grow.

- Above-ground organs. (usually)


- Support leaves and fruits.
- Conduct water and sugars throughout
plant.
u c t u r e
St e m str
- Nodes: location of leaves on stem
- Internodes: stem between leaves
- Buds: undeveloped leaves or flowers
~ Terminal (apical)
~ Axillary (lateral)
~ Apical dominance is
growth inhibition caused by apical
bud
u c t u r e
St e m str
- Stems used only for asexual
reproduction
- Stolon (or runner) are horizontal stem
that arises from leaf axel and runs above
ground (e.g. spider plant)
~ When tip of solon hits the ground,
a new plant forms
u c t u r e
St e m str
o f s t e m s
Ty p e s
Types of modified stems
~ Spur – stem with short internodes
growing from a larger branch of woody
plant.
~ Waterspout – stem that arises from
latent buds in branches of woody plants.
~ Sucker – stem arising from root
tissue, often from cut woody plant.
o f s t e m s
Ty p e s
o f s t e m s
T y p e s
Types of modified stems
~ Tendrils – twining stems used to secure
climbing plants to vertical surfaces (e.g. peas,
grapes)
~ Prickles – tiny, pointed projections of
epidermis tissues of stems (e.g. blackberry)
~ Thorns – long, pointed projections
produced in leaf axils (e.g. Hawthorn)
~ Cladophylls – stems modified for
photosynthesis (e.g. cacti, asparagus)
Le a f
- This is the plant’s food
factories using sunlight to
photosynthesis and produce
energy. It contains stomata or
gaseous exchange.

- Most leaves are thin and flat

- This variability represents


adaptations to environmental
conditions.
u c t u r e
Le a v e s str
Leaf Parts
~ Blade – flat
expanded area
~ Petiole – stalk
that connects leaf
blade to stem,
and transports
materials
~ Pair of
Flower
This is the plant’s reproductive organs (consists of four
plants)

~ Sepals (outermost part)- mostly green in color and


protect the buds.
~Petals (scented part)- it’s in brightly colored parts and
mainly attract pollinators.
~ Stamen (male part)- produce pollens.
~ Carpel (female part)- contains ovules where
fertilization occurs.

Both Stamen and Carpel are crucial for pollination and


the production of seeds.
f r u i t s
- This contains seeds, and many fruits attract
animals that feed on them allowing for the
seeds to be dispersed away from the parent
plant. The fruit also helps in preventing the
seeds from getting dry.
- Defi ned as a ripened ovary that contains
angiosperm seeds and this hold and
protect the seeds.
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Th a
listening

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