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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{INTRODUCTION TO PLANT DEVELOPMENT}}  \tn
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{\bf{Development}} & is the progression from earlier to later stages in maturation. It is the process whereby tissues, organs, and whole plants are produced. \tn 
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 & involves: growth, morphogenesis (the acquisition of form and structure), and differentiation. \tn 
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{\bf{Growth}} & refers to an irreversible increase in mass. \tn 
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{\bf{Differentiation}} & The process in which the cells of the apical meristems mature to perform specific functions. \tn 
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{\bf{Morphogenesis}} & is the acquisition of form, how a plant or organ acquires its distinctive shape or form. \tn 
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{\bf{Plasticity}} & is the ability to change form or shape in response to a change in environment; no genetic change is involved. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Plant development is highly plastic}  \tn 
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{\bf{Indeterminate growth}} & Plant organ grow continuously & Plant organ grow continuously 	Ex. Root and stem \tn 
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{\bf{Determinate growth}} & Organs stop growing after reaching a certain size. & Ex. Leaves, flowers and fruits \tn 
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{\bf{Primary growth}} & is an increase in stem and root length \tn 
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{\bf{Secondary growth}} & is an increase in the girth of plant. \tn 
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cell & basic structural and functional unit of plants \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{basic structural and functional unit of plants} \tn 
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Plant tissue systems fall into one of two general types: & meristematic tissue \tn 
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{\bf{Meristems}} & plant regions of continuous cell division and growth \tn 
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{\bf{meristematic tissue}} & is a group of identical cells that are in a continuous state of division \tn 
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{\bf{initials}} & Cells that remain as sources of new cell. \tn 
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{\bf{Apical meristem}} & A small mitotically active zone of cells found  at the shoot tip or root tip \tn 
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{\bf{primary tissues}} & Tissues derived from the apical meristems  are \tn 
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Form primary meristems that produce the  tissues of the stem and root & {\bf{a. Protoderm (which forms the epidermis)}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{are known as secondary meristems because they are responsible for secondary  growth, or increase in stem girth and thickness} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Two lateral meristems: {\bf{the vascular cambium and the cork cambium}} are responsible for secondary growth} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{sometimes known just as  cambium) is a cylinder of cells  that forms new phloem and  xylem.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Division of the cells of the  vascular cambium adds more  cells to the wood(secondary  xylem) and inner bark  (secondary phloem).} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Occur only in monocots, at  the bases of leaf blades  and at nodes (the areas  where leaves attach to a  stem).} \tn 
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Three main types: & {\bf{Dermal}} \tn 
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{\bf{Alternation of generation}} & All land plants (and {\emph{some}} green  algae) reproduce via the alternation of generations life  cycle, where both the haploid and the  diploid stage are multicellular. \tn 
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{\bf{Sporophyte (Diploid stage)}} & produces spores \tn 
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{\bf{Haploid (n)}} & the quality of a cell or organism having a single set of  chromosomes \tn 
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{\bf{Spore}} & a minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving  rise to a new individual without sexual fusion \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{The reproductive structure found  in flowering plants which is  specialized for sexual  reproduction} \tn 
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{\bf{Pollen }} & is the male gametophyte in  angiosperms and gymnosperms. \tn 
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{\bf{microsporangium (micro =  small)}} & this is where ollen development occurs, located within the anthers. \tn 
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{\bf{microsporangia (P of  microsporangium) }} & are pollen sacs in  which the microspores develop into  pollen grains. \tn 
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{\bf{Embryo sac / female  gametophyte }} & is an oval  structure present in the  ovule of flowering  plants. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{The transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female  part of a plant, later enabling fertilization} \tn 
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Biotic Pollination & ◻	involves pollinators (also called pollen vectors) \tn 
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Abiotic Pollination & ◻	wind, water	and rain \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Double fertilization involves two sperm cells; one  fertilizes the egg cell to form the zygote, while the  other fuses with the two polar nuclei that form the  endosperm.} \tn 
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{\bf{Embryogenesis}} & is the first stage of the development  of a new organism from its first cell named zygote,  which appears as a result of the sexual  fertilization. \tn 
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{\bf{Seeds}} & are protective structures that  contain plant embryos and  nutritive tissue to support the  embryo until it can survive on its  own \tn 
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 & {\bf{tegmen}} – the delicate inner  layer. \tn 
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{\bf{FUNCTIONS:}} & Protecting the seed from physical and mechanical  damage \tn 
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 & Preventing the seed from germination even under  favorable conditions of growth (seed dormancy) \tn 
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 & Preventing the excessive loss of water from the  seeds \tn 
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 & Acting as a physical barrier against the entry of  parasites \tn 
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{\bf{2.	Endosperm}} & It is a tissue that is rich in oil, starch, and protein. \tn 
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{\bf{Non-endospermic or exalbuminous seeds}} & Characterized by the complete absence of the  endosperm, such as the seeds of the pea plant,  groundnut, and gram. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{PARTS OF A SEED WITH FUNCTION (cont)}}  \tn
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{\bf{Endospermic or albuminous seeds}} & Characterized by  the presence of the endosperm, such as the seeds of  millets, palms, and lilies. \tn 
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{\bf{Functions:}} & -Storing of reserve foods that provide nourishment to the  developing plant \tn 
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 & -Protecting the embryo, the next part of the seed, by  acting as the mechanical barrier \tn 
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{\bf{3. Embryo}} & the young plant that is developing inside the seed coat. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{contains the underdeveloped tissues of leaves, stem, and roots of a plant.} \tn 
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{\bf{Epicotyl}} & The tiny shoot of an embryo, from which the  entire shoot system develops. The tip of the epicotyl is  called plumule. \tn 
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{\bf{Hypocotyl}} & The stage of transition for the growing  shoot and root of the embryo \tn 
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{\bf{Radicle}} & The tiny root of the embryo \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{PARTS OF A SEED WITH FUNCTION (cont)}}  \tn
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{\bf{Cotyledons}} & They are the leaves of the embryo that  provide nourishment to the developing plant. \tn 
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{\bf{Functions}} & Giving rise to a new complete new plant \tn 
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 & Storing food and nourishing the baby plant \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{{\bf{two types of cotyledons}}} \tn 
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{\bf{monocotyledonous or monocots}} & embryo with  one cotyledon and \tn 
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{\bf{dicotyledonous or dicots}} & – embryo with two  cotyledons. \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2 cm} x{6 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{MONOCOTS}}  \tn
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{\bf{scutellum}} & The single cotyledon \tn 
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 & is connected  directly to the embryo via  vascular tissue (xylem and  phloem). \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{{\bf{Food reserves are stored in  the large endosperm}}} \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.12 cm} x{4.88 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{dicots}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{The two cotyledons in the dicot seed  also have vascular connections to the  embryo.} \tn 
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{\bf{In endospermic dicots}} & the  food reserves are stored in the  endosperm. \tn 
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{\bf{non-endospermic dicots}} & The  triploid endosperm develops  normally following double  fertilization, but the endosperm food  reserves are quickly remobilized and  moved into the developing cotyledon  for storage \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2.16 cm} x{5.84 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Seed Germination}}  \tn
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{\bf{dormancy}} & mature seeds enter a period of  inactivity, or extremely low metabolic  activity: \tn 
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{\bf{Germination}} & is the development of a  plant from a seed after a period of  dormancy. \tn 
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 & Germination depends on imbibition, the  uptake of water due to the low water  potential of the dry seed \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2 cm} x{6 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{FRUITS}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Any structure that develops from a fertilized ovary  and contains seeds of the plant.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{The ovary surrounding the ovules develops into  a fruit that contains one or more seeds.} \tn 
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{\bf{Vegetable}} & is actually not a  scientific term and simply  refers to the edible part of  the plant: roots/tubers, stems,  leaves, etc. \tn 
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{\bf{fruit}} & is the seed-containing  part of a plant \tn 
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 & is the fleshy or dry  ripened ovary of a plant. \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{p{0.8 cm} p{0.8 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{FRUIT DEVELOPMENT}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{While the seeds are developing from ovules, the ovary of the  flower is developing into a fruit, which protects the enclosed seeds  and, when mature, aids in their dispersal by wind or animals.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Fertilization triggers hormonal changes that cause the ovary to  begin its transformation into a fruit. If a flower has not been  pollinated, fruit typically does not develop, and the entire flower  usually withers and falls away} \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.52 cm} x{4.48 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Parts of a fruit}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{the ovary wall becomes  the pericarp, the thickened  wall of the fruit.} \tn 
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{\bf{Exocarp}} & the outer layer \tn 
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{\bf{Mesocarp}} & middle layer \tn 
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{\bf{Endocarp}} & inner layer \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2.964 cm} x{3.04 cm} x{1.596 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{THE PLANT BODY}}  \tn
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{\bf{The shoot system consists of two portions:}} & the vegetative \seqsplit{(non-reproductive)} parts of the plant, & leaves and the stems, \tn 
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 & the reproductive parts of the plant, & flowers and fruits. \tn 
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{\bf{The root system}} & which supports the plants and absorbs water and miis usually underground. &  \tn 
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\begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.04 cm} x{4.96 cm} }
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{TYPES OF PLANT BODY}}  \tn
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{\bf{primary plant body}} & derived from shoot and root apical meristem \tn 
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 & composed of primary tissues \tn 
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 & constitutes the herbaceous parts of a plant \tn 
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{\bf{secondary plant body}} & derived from meristems other than apical meristem \tn 
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 & composed of secondary tissues \tn 
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% That's all folks
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