Plant Physiology Unit Page
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Major Concepts
Classification Structures Growth Tropisms Life Cycles
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Introduction

     For many of you this will be the first time that you will explore chemistry in more detail. It is (believe it or not) a very interesting subject which has applications to almost everything; from cars to food and even to the screen which you are reading this from.
    I have included a list of major concepts, some detail you should be familiar with and some links to numerous sites which will allow you to view, download or print material which is directly related to these concepts. In addition there may be some material which is of interest to you (hey you never know!).
    The links will assist you if you run into any difficulties and have specific questions.

Major Concepts:

Classification
  1. Classify based on specific similarities and differences.
  2. Flow chart.
Structures
  1. Stem.
  2. Leaf.
  3. Root.
Growth
  1. Seasonal movements of food.
  2. Merstamatic, elongation and maturation zones.
  3. Promotors and inhibitors.
Tropisms
  1. Phototropism.
  2. Gravitropism.
  3. Thigmotropism.
Life Cycles
  1. Reproductive structures and methods in flowering and non-flowering plants.
  2. Methods of pollination.
References:
  1. Web to any Taxon This will allow you to research almost any plant species.
  2. Plant Structures Pictures, diagrams and explanations of the various parts.
  3. Life Cycle General plant life cycle diagram.
  4. Tropisms Good general overview with time elapsed photos.
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