Secondary Growth
Chapter Name : Anatomy Of Flowering Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_06_04_01 |
Topic Name : Secondary Growth |
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Sub Topic Name : Vascular Cambium |
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Introduction
Vascular cambium is a ring that is formed in between xylem and phloem
Pre-Requisites:
Understanding secondary growth
Activity:
Check the diagrammatic presentation to understand the structure
Real Life Question:
Why is vascular cambium required?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Spring wood Autumn wood Heartwood Sapwood | Formed during spring season Formed during winter season Produced after a few years of secondary growth. Produced due to secondary growth. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| In secondary growth, you see circular ring between the vascular bundles | That’s vascular cambium |
Places to visit :
Biology laboratory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
What is vascular cambium?
What you learn in Practice:
What does these structures look like?