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Roots

Roots . I. Root characteristics A. Functions B. Root systems 1. fibrous root systems 2. tap root systems C. Food storage D. Examples II. Root growth A. Importance of primary growth B. Root cap C. Root hairs and branches 1. root hairs 2. branching III. Inside roots

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Roots

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  1. Roots I. Root characteristics A. Functions B. Root systems 1. fibrous root systems 2. tap root systems C. Food storage D. Examples II. Root growth A. Importance of primary growth B. Root cap C. Root hairs and branches 1. root hairs 2. branching III. Inside roots A. Primary tissues 1. epidermis 2. cortex 3. vascular tissues 4. endodermis 5. pericycle B. Secondary tissues

  2. I. Root characteristics A. Functions B. Root systems 1. fibrous root systems 2. tap root systems C. Food storage Water and minerals Anchor Monocots versus dicots

  3. D. Examples pneumatophores prop roots Mangrove swamps

  4. II. Root growth A. Importance of primary growth B. Root cap C. Root hairs and branches 1. root hairs 2. branching mucigel rhizosphere Root hairs

  5. III. Inside roots A. Primary tissues 1. epidermis 2. cortex 3. vascular tissues 4. endodermis 5. pericycle B. Secondary tissues epidermis endodermis pericycle Cortex Primary phloem Primary xylem

  6. 4. endodermis

  7. 4. endodermis

  8. 5. Pericycle

  9. The end

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