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Morphology of Flowering Plants

ICSE · Class 11 · Biology

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1. Root System

  • The root is a non-green, cylindrical, descending axis that normally grows downwards into the soil.
  • The root develops from the radicle.
  • A persistent primary root forms the tap root system.
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2. Modifications of Roots

  • Tap roots may be modified for storage of food.
  • Fusiform root is spindle-shaped, swollen in the middle and tapering at both ends; example: radish.
  • Napiform root is swollen in the upper region and tapers suddenly below; examples: turnip and beet root.
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3. Stem and Stem Modifications

  • The stem is the ascending portion of the plant and the direct prolongation of the plumule.
  • The stem is positively phototropic and negatively geotropic.
  • The stem is differentiated into nodes and internodes.
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4. Leaf

  • The leaf is a flattened, lateral outgrowth of the stem or branch, developing from a node and having a bud in its axil.
  • Leaves are exogenous in origin and have limited growth.
  • Leaves are the food manufacturing organs of the plant.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Morphology of flowering plants and the form, structure, and modifications of root, stem, leaf, flower, inflorescence, fruit, and seed

Root systemShoot systemFlowerInflorescenceFruitSeedSpecialized stem modificationsSpecialized leaf modifications

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Key topics in Morphology of Flowering Plants include Overview of Morphology of Flowering Plants, Morphology of Flowering Plants - Comprehensive Overview, Plant Morphology - Comprehensive Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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