Palm Trees
Tree Growth
Tree Physiology
Leaves & Roots
Trunks & Stems
100

Palm trees form their roots in this densely packed network 

Root Mat

100

This type of growth increases the grith of roots and stems

Secondary Growth

100

These are the sugars produced by photosynthesis

Photosynthates 

100

The cells that contain chlorophyll

Chloroplasts

100

This is located at the intersection of the trunk and the root

Trunk Flare

200

Palms are classified biologically similar to grasses which are called ...

Monocots 

200

These are found at the end of the stem and are responsible for primary growth

Apical Buds/Terminal Buds

200

These are small opening in the bark that permit gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide 

Lenticels 

200

Leaves play a role in this type of movement that helps to cool the leaf in the form of water vapor

Transportation

200

Trees that produce vessels of uniform size making it harder to distinguish growth rings are examples of this type of wood

Diffuse Porous

300
A term used for palm tree leaves

Fronds

300

This type of growth produces a strong central leader

Excurrent Growth

300

The transportation of water and nutrients laterally between cells of different ages is called this...

Radial Transport

300

This fungi creates a symbiosis with trees

Mycorrhizae

300

These buds occur along the stem and remain dormant 

Axillary or Lateral buds

400

Palm trees only have this type of growth

Primary Growth

400

This thin layer of cells produces two kinds of tissues then xylem and the phloem

Cambium

400

This is a way for trees to wall off decay and damage

Compartmentalization/ CODIT

400

These are important in root development and are produced in shoot tips

Auxins

400

This element of a tree's structure is not included in the bark 

Cambium
500

Palm trees only have one of these

Apical Meristem/ Growing Point

500

These buds are produced along the stems or roots where primary meristems are not normally found

Adventitious Buds

500

This is produced in the roots and initiates shoot growth

Cytokinins 

500

This is produced at the base of a leaf in deciduous trees and enables the leaf to drop

Abscission Zone
500

This is produced outside of the cambium and is responsible for transport

Phloem