Secondary Growth
Chapter Name : Anatomy Of Flowering Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_06_04_03 |
Topic Name : Secondary Growth |
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Sub Topic Name : Secondary Growth In Roots |
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Introduction
Secondary growth is an increase in diameter of roots.
Pre-Requisites:
Understanding secondary growth
Activity:
Check the diagrammatic presentation to understand the structure
Real Life Question:
How does this secondary growth in roots affect the plant?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Secondary growth structures | Epidermis/ periderm Cortex Vascular cambium Primary and secondary xylem Primary and secondary phloem |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| You can notice the circular pattern at the corner and lining from corner to centre | These are the results of secondary growth |
Places to visit :
Biology laboratory, surrounding plants
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Take some sample root and identify the pattern |
What you learn in Theory:
Understanding the process of secondary growth in roots
What you learn in Practice:
How does it look like?