Chapter 35.2 Flashcards
Indeterminate Growth
A plant can grow throughout its life; this is called indeterminate growth
Determinate Growth
Some plant organs cease to grow at a certain size; this is called determinate growth
Meristems
Meristems are perpetually embryonic tissue and allow for indeterminate growth
Apical Meristems
Apical meristems are located at the tips of roots and shoots and at the axillary buds of shoots
Primary Growth
Apical meristems elongate shoots and roots, a process called primary growth
Lateral Meristems
Lateral meristems add thickness to woody plants, a process called secondary growth
Vascular Cambium
The vascular cambium adds layers of vascular tissue called secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem
Cork Cambium
The cork cambium replaces the epidermis with periderm, which is thicker and tougher
