Plant Tissues and Transport

Flashcards about plant tissues and transport mechanisms.

Roots, stems, and leaves

The three principal organs in seed plants.

They perform essential functions such as support, transport of nutrients, and photosynthesis.

Dermal tissue, vascular tissue, and ground tissue

The three tissue systems in plants.

Meristematic tissue

Plant tissue that produces new cells by mitosis.

It is responsible for growth in plants and is found in regions like the tips of roots and stems.

Xylem

Vascular tissue that consists of tracheids and vessel elements.

Phloem

Vascular tissue that consists of sieve tube elements and companion cells.

It transports nutrients, particularly sugars, throughout the plant.

Root pressure, capillary action, and transpiration

Three processes that work together to move water through the xylem tissue.

These processes facilitate the ascent of water from the roots to the leaves, ensuring proper hydration and nutrient transport within the plant.

vascular tissue

that conducts water and nutrients in plants, comprising xylem and phloem.

Dermal tissue

The plant tissue that forms the outer protective layer.

It serves to protect the plant from injury, dehydration, and pathogen invasion.

ground tissue

the tissue that makes up the majority of a plant's body, involved in photosynthesis, storage, and support.