Life stages of a plant

Question 1

Describe a seed

Answer 1

Has a supply of high energy food storage to nourish a young plant
Adapted to survive dry conditions and resist desiccation
length of time it remains viable depends on species and environmental conditions

Question 2

Describe juvenile growth of a plant (characteristics)

Answer 2

Strong vegetative growth instead of flowering/fruiting
Their leaf shapes can be different to a mature plants
Thorns may or may not be present
root growth can be different
root more easily

Question 3

examples of plants where their juvenile, physical growth is different to the mature plants (Ivy and eucalyptus)

Answer 3

Ivy (Hedera) have adventitious roots on juvenile plants

ivy and eucalyptus have different shaped leaves on young and mature plants. Oval to broader and oblong

Question 4

Describe and adult/mature plant

Answer 4

can flower/fruit/reproduce.

seasonal, hormonal and environmental changes can set off the changes.

Question 5

Describe an adult (senescene) plant

Answer 5

unsuitable for propagation
lacks vigor and growth
herbaceous perennials become dormant in autumn
Foliage starts to change colour in autumn