Flowers
What part protects the early stages of the flower?
Sepal
What part absorbs water and nutrients from soil?
Roots
When a plant completes its life cycle in one year
Annual
What type of plants have parallel leaf veins and one cotyledon?
Monocots
Shelter, clothing, shade, cooling, reduce erosion, wildlife habitat, etc.
What is the pretty part that attracts pollinators?
Petals
What part attracts pollinators?
Flowers
Plants that live for more than 2 years and continue to grow without replanting
Perennial
What type of plants have netted leaf veins and two cotyledons?
Dicots
What is an example of an emotional benefit of plants?
Beauty (from landscapes, etc.), hobby (woodworking, gardening, etc.), relaxing effect, show how you feel
The stigma, style and ovary are all part of the what?
Pistil
What part is a major producer of food for plant through photosynthesis?
Leaves
What is one method of plant propagation?
Cuttings, grafting, division, layering, budding, tissue culture
Photosynthesis is when chlorophyll in plants reacts with water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight to produce __________________ and _________________________.
Oxygen and simple sugars/food for plant
What is an economic benefit of plants?
Tax revenue, job opportunities
What two parts make up the stamen?
What are 2 main jobs of the roots?
Anchor the plant, absorb nutrients from soil, food storage area
What is germination?
Beginning of plant growth as seen by the sprouting of a seed
What are 2 of the 3 macronutrients plants need for survival?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
What is an example of a biological benefit of plants?
Convert CO2 to oxygen, food source, health and beauty products
What part produces pollen?
Stamen
What are 2 main jobs of the stems?
Supports leaves and flowers, transport food/nutrients to all parts of the plant, site of some photosynthesis, food storage area
What are 2 of the 3 nutrients that plants obtain from the air?
Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon
What are 2 of the micronutrients plants need?
Boron, Chlorine, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc
What is an example of a career in the plant science industry and what do they do?
Agronomist, landscaper, florist, farmer, viticulturist, etc.