Plant Structure
An educational resource for students studying the form and function of plants
The information on this web page is about the structure and function of plants (mostly angiosperms). This site is organized to focus on the cellular and sub-cellular aspects of plants, the important cellular processes of mitosis and meiosis, the vegetative root and shoot systems, as well as reproductive processes. To achieve this goal, this website is organized by the below topics
Plant Structure (BOT 315)
Session Topics
Cell wall; cell communication; plant vs. animal cells; organelles; microscopes
Cell cycle; mitosis; meiosis; alternation of generations
Tissue types; meristems; primary (1º) growth; secondary growth (2º); introduction to plant organs
Stem structure; zones; ontogeny and development of roots; specialized roots
Morphology of twigs; ontogeny and development of stems; monocot stems; dicot stems; specialized stems
Leaf types; arrangement; internal and external structure; specialized leaves
Flower structure; ovary types; pollination & fertilization; fruit formation; seed structures; annual, biennial, & perennial; fruit & seed dispersal; germination
Genetic engineering; plant breeding; hybridization; polyploidy and mutations
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to…
...observe and identify plants cells and their organelles, including organelle functionality
...understand mitosis, meiosis, fertilization and their role in the plant’s life cycle
...identify and explain different plant tissues and organs, including roots, stems and leaves
...understand the difference between primary and secondary growth
...identify the reproductive cycle of plants, including flowers, fruits, and seeds
...understand the role of propagation and biotechnology in plant biology