root & stem morphology
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Made by-V.V.S.S.PREETISr. MEDICON -1Roll no- 33
ROOT & STEM MORPHOLOGY
(INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS)
WHAT IS MORPHOLOGY?
Morphology is the study of –External features of plants,Arrangement,RelationshipOf organs.
The underground part of flowering plant is the root system while the portion above the ground forms the shoot system.
Plant has vegetative and reproductive organs
Vegetative Organs
RootsStemsLeaves
THE ROOTLOCATION- grows underground
TYPES OF ROOTS-
1) Primary- formed directly from axis of embryo plant.
2) Lateral- arises from primary.
TYPES OF ROOT SYSTEMS
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TAP ROOTS FIBROUS ROOTS ADVENTIOUS ROOTS
•Prominent in dicot •Prominent in monocots
•They develop from organs
•Primary roots grow & becomes stout.
•Roots develop from lower nodes
Of shoot system
•Secondary & tertiary grow from primary root
•They have same length & diameter
Function of roots
Anchor the plant
Absorb water and minerals from soil
Storage
Fig. 38.21
STORAGE ROOTS
SWOLLEN TAP ROOTS FUSIFORM-eg:raddish NAPIFORM-
eg:beetroot CONICAL -eg;carrot
SWOLLEN ADVENTIOUS ROOTS
FASICULATED-eg asparagusNODULATED -eg: gingerMONILIFORM-eg: grassesSweet potato
PROP ROOTS
IN BANYAN TREE,Branches give off roots that grow into the soil & support the branches
STILT ROOTS
IN SCREWPINE short roots grow obliquely downward from near base of stem
CLIMBING ROOTS
IN climbers like PEPPER & BETEL NUT,adventitious roots are formed at nodes which help in climbing.
EPIPHYTIC ROOTS
IN VANDA,Base of tissue grows spongy tissue termed velamen that absorbs moisture from the air
CONTRAC TILE ROOTS
IN COLACASIA,They posses roots that contract so underground roots are kept at proper levels.
FLOATING ROOTS
IN JUSSIAEAroots are white, spongy filled with air.Help plants to float
BREATHING ROOTS
IN AVICENNIA,Roots grow into vertical branches that have openings called Pneumetaphores for root aeration.
REORODUCTIVE ROOTS
Exposed roots of MURRAYAHave adventitious buds which grow into new plants.
PARASITIC ROOTS
IN CUSCUTAHaustoria Penetrate into host stem & enter vascular bundles which absorb materials.
ASSIMILATORY ROOTS
IN TRAPA,Adventious roots with chlorophyllous tissue capable of photosynthesis.
FOLIAR ROOTS
INBRYOPHYLLUMRoots arise from lamina, petiole,veins
TUBERCULAR ROOTS
IN SWEET POTATOLateral roots are swollen &Without definite shape.
THE STEMThe stem grows erect& lifts the leaves , exposing them to sunlight.it also conducts materials from roots to leaves. Based on nature of stem,plants are divided into herbs,shrubs & trees
Function of Stems support
leaves to maximize light absorption
part of conduit for transport of water, minerals, and organic solutes
storage
UNDERGROUND MODIFICATIONS OF STEM
•BULBDry scale leaves,Tunicated,Stem is small reduced & disk shaped.
•RHIZOMESGrows horizontally,Elongated.stem nature is evident from CATAPHYLLS.
AMORPHOPHYLLUS
•STEM TUBERIn potato,An aerial branch grows downward &stores food
• CORMIn amorphophyllusStem is massive,swollen,Held in position by contractile roots
POTATO
SUBARIEL MODIFICATIONS FOR VEGETATIVE PROPOGATION
•RUNNERIn StrawberryAxillary buds from lowest leaves give rise to modified branches.
•STOLONThey grow upwardsLike ordinary branches & arch down to meet soil.
STOLON
•SUCKERIn menthaIt goes up & forms a daughter plant after striking root
•OFFSETIt is shorter & thickerFound in aquatic plants
EICHHORNIAMENTHA arvensis
SUCKER OFFSET
ARIEL MODIFICATIONS OF STEM
•TENDRILSIN grapesAxillary bud is modified into tendrils.
•CLADOPHYLL /PHYLLOCLADEThe entire shoot is flattend & leaf like.
•CLADODEBranch of a single internode which is flattened to stimulate a leaf like.
•BULBILIN DIOSCOREA It is a modified floral bud which becomes vegetative.
CLADODE
ACACIA
BULBIL
DIOSCOREA
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