Flowers
What is the pretty part of flowers that attracts pollinators?
Petals
What part absorbs water and nutrients from soil?
Roots
When a plant completes its life cycle in one year
Annual
What is an example of a career in the plant science industry?
Agronomist, landscaper, florist, farmer, viticulturist, etc.
What is a physical benefit of plants?
Shelter, clothing, shade, cooling, reduce erosion, wildlife habitat, etc.
The stigma, style and ovary are all part of the what?
Pistil
What part of the plant attracts pollinators?
Flowers
Plants that live for more than 2 years and continue to grow without replanting
Perennial
Maintain sporting grounds such as golf courses, football fields, etc.
Athletic Turf Manager
What is an example of an emotional benefit of plants?
Beauty (from landscapes, etc.), hobby (woodworking, gardening, etc.), relaxing effect, show how you feel
What two parts make up the stamen?
Anther and filament
What part is a major producer of food for plant through photosynthesis?
Leaves
What is germination?
Beginning of plant growth as seen by the sprouting of a seed
They work to secure and protect natural resources, patrol parks, manage wildlife
Conservation officer/park ranger
What is an economic benefit of plants?
Tax revenue, job opportunities
What part protects the early stages of the flower?
Sepal
What are 2 main jobs of the roots?
Anchor the plant, absorb nutrients from soil, food storage area
Photosynthesis is when chlorophyll in plants reacts with water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight to produce __________ and ____________.
Oxygen and simple sugars
Career that assists farmers in producing crops by: scouting fields, testing soil, determining nutrient needs, and pest management.
Agronomist
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 the 3 macronutrients plants need?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
What is a viticulturist?
Someone who grows grapes to produce wine
What category of plant benefits is providing health care and beauty products?
Biological benefits