chapter 1 Botany VNLA

Who first established the scientific system for classifying plants and on what was the system based?

List the characteristics of a gymnosperm and an angiosperm.

Is it true that members of the same genus will not cross pollinate?

Explain how to write a scientific plant name.

The genus is always a(n) ______, and the species is always a(n) ______ or __________.

Why is a variety subgroup needed and how is it written?

Explain the difference between a variety and a cultivar?

How are cultivars written in Latin notation?

Name the most common plant characteristics used in taxonomic keys.

What is the function of the stem?

Describe the function of the xylem and the phloem.

Draw and label the cross section of a monocot and a dicot stem.

What is the main function of the cambium?

How do you distinguish a stem from a root? (ex. tuberous stem vs. tuberous root)

List types of stems that can be used in plant propagation.

How you do distinguish a tree from a shrub?

Draw and label a broadleaf (angiosperm) and a conifer leaf (gymnosperm).

Plants should be moved from a shady to a sunny location gradually. Why? Explain

What is the main function of guard cells?

Where is the actual site of photosynthesis?

How can leaves be useful in identification?

Name three plants that have edible leaf blades?

How can you tell a leaf bud from a flower bud?

Name some edible buds.

What are the five principal functions of roots?

A few species of trees maintain a dominant or taproot throughout their life. Why is it difficult to transplant them?

Explain why taproots are purposely cut in commercial nursery production.

Name the three major parts of a root.

Draw and label the parts of a flower.

Are more plants reproduce by cross pollination than by self-pollination?

Explain the difference between pollination and fertilization.

what is a fruit?

Describe the difference between a simple fruit, an aggregate fruit and a multiple fruit.

Name the three parts of a seed.

What two things must occur before a seed will germinate?

Plants that produce one cotyledon are called _________. Plants that produce two seed leaves are called __________________.

What are the three elements plants need in order for photosynthesis to occur?

In general, as light increases photosynthesis ___________________.

. Describe the role of water in the photosynthetic process.

The chemical process by which sugars and starches are converted into energy is called _________________________.

How does transpiration benefit a plant?

As temperature or air movement increase, the rate of transpiration _______________.

Water and mineral nutrients move through (translocation) the  __________ to reach the upper plant parts.

Which two colors of light have the greatest effect on plant growth and how?

Does day length trigger flowering in plants? Explain.

Plants produce maximum growth when exposed to a day temperature that is ______ higher than the night temperature.

For growth to occur, photosynthesis must be __________ than respiration

Name three ways plants can sustain winter injury.

Describe the role of water in maintaining plant growth

Explain the difference between plant nutrition and fertilization.

Plants need ________ essential elements for normal growth.

List the six macronutrients.

Name the three elements plants need that are found in air and water.

Cite several factors that affect nutrient absorption.