Flashcards in 9.1 Plant Structure and Growth Deck (37)
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State the location of lateral meristems
Formed from the cambium cells
32
Outline the function of apical meristems
Responsible for primary growth
Increases height/depth of plant
Produces new leaves and flowers
33
Outline the function of lateral meristems
Responsible for secondary growth
Increases girth of stem for strength
Produces bark on trees
34
Define tropism
Bending growth of a plant towards or away from a directional stimulus
35
Define phototropism
Bending growth of a plant towards a source of light
36
Define auxin
A group of substances that promote plant growth
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