Key Definitions
Definition of Morphology
Deals with the form and structure of plants
Which type of root system does a dicot have?
Taproots
What is the purpose pf a xylem?
Water and Nutrients
What are the stems responsibities?
Moving water
What is an example of a crown former?
Alfalfa, Dandelion
Definition of Anatomy
Study of internal tissue and cells of plants
Which type of system does a monocot have?
Fibrous
What is the purpose of the epidermis?
Outer protective cell layer
What is responsible for development of buds for branches or flowers?
Axillary
What is an example of a clone former?
Quackgrass, Jerusalem Artichoke, Big Bluestem
What is a meristem?
Areas of actively dividing cells
List 3 characteristics monocots:
1 Cotyledon, Fibrous Taproot, Hyopgeal, Parallel Veins
Who invented the Cotton Gin?
Eli Whitney
What do roots absorb from the soil?
water
What are the two differences between a perfect and imperfect flower?
One has both the stamen and pistil
What is the first step of germination?
Seed dormancy must be broken.
List 3 characteristics dicots:
2 Cotyledons, Taproot, Epigeal, Netted Veins
Who is the secretary of Agriculture
Sonny Perdue
List four modified stems?
Rhizomes, Stolons, Tubers, Corms
What is the #1 crop in Texas?
Cotton
How are fruits classified?
Fleshy or Dry
Are monocots hypogeal or epigeal?
Hypogeal
Who is the Texas AG Commissioner?
Sid Miller
Where does photosynthesis and transpiration occur?
Leaves
What does the USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture