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Morphology of Flowering Plants

Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Biology

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Topics in Morphology of Flowering Plants

1

Introduction to Angiosperms and Classification

  • Angiosperms are flowering plants that dominate the plant kingdom due to their adaptability
  • Classification based on habitat: Hydrophytes (aquatic), Xerophytes (desert), Psammophytes (sandy soil), Lithophytes (rocky), Halophytes (saline soil)
  • Plant body consists of vegetative parts (root, stem, leaf) and reproductive parts (flower, fruit, seed)
2

Root System - Structure and Functions

  • Root is descending, positively geotropic, negatively phototropic axis
  • Root regions: Root cap → Meristematic region → Elongation region → Root hair region → Maturation region
  • Root cap protects growing tip and helps in geotropism through starch granules
3

Root Modifications

  • Tap root modifications: Fusiform (radish), Conical (carrot), Napiform (beet) for food storage
  • Pneumatophores in halophytes (mangroves) for respiration in waterlogged soil
  • Adventitious root modifications: Tuberous (sweet potato), Fasciculated (dahlia), Beaded (spinach)
4

Stem System - Structure and Types

  • Stem is ascending axis, positively phototropic, negatively geotropic
  • Characteristics: Nodes, internodes, buds, usually green when young
  • Functions: Support, conduction, photosynthesis, vegetative propagation

Key Concepts

Roots are descendingStems are ascending axes with nodesLeaves are lateral appendages consistingFlowers are modified shoots for sexualFruits develop from fertilized ovaries

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