Past paper R2101 sep 2020 Flashcards
what is meant by GENUS?
a sub-group of a family.
consist of a group of species which have similar characteristics
Give examples of genus plants
Rosa, Betula, Helleborus
What is meant by species?
a sub group of the genus
the rank below genus.
A group of plants with similar characteristics so can interbreed.
examples of species
Alchemilla mollis
Fagus sylvatica
what is the meaning of the term “cultivar”?
cultivar= cultivated variety.
often bred and need maintaining to keep that form.
can occur naturally in wild, but would still need to be selected and maintained by humans
examples of a cultivar
Bergenia cordifolis ‘Purpurea’
where does starch storage take place?
pith and cortex
where does mineral transport take place in the tissue of a young dicot stem?
xylem (think of the young dicto stem diagram)
where does cell division take place in the tissue of a young dicot stem?
vascular cambium
describe two differences between a dicot and a monocot stem
dicto: vascular bundles arranged in a ring
undergo secondary thickening/woody
monocot: have no vascular cambium
non-woody/no secondary thickening
herbaceous
scattered vascular bundles
what is the main function of a leaf?
photosynthesis
some examples of leaf adaptions are?
leaf spine Bulb Tendril Bract Stinging Hairs succulent leaves needles thick, waxy cuticle
what is the purpose of a leaf spine? Give a plant example
defense/protection from herbivory
eg: Berberis darwinii (looks like gorse)
What is the purpose of a bulb and name a plant example
for starch storage or perennation.
eg: Narcissus pseudonarcisssus (daffodil)
What is the purpose of a tendril, name a plant example
climbing so leaves can access maximum light for photosynthesis.
To hold flowers in best position for pollination
To hold fruits in best position for fruit/seed dispersal
eg: Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea)
What is the function of a bract? Give a plant example
To attract pollinators.
eg: Euphorbia pul-cherri-ma
what is the purpose of leaf hairs/stinging hairs?
name a plant example
reduce water loss
protect from predators
EG: Urtica dioica (Nettle)
What is the purpose of succulent/fleshy leaves?
Name a plant example
To store water.
eg: Sedum spectabile
What are the purpose of needles?
name a plant example
To reduce water loss
eg: Taxas baccata (yew tree)
What is the purpose of the thick, waxy cuticle?
name a plant example
To reduce water loss.
eg: Ilex aquifolium (holly)
state the difference between juvenile and adult growth in the plant life cycle
Juvenile: non-flowering, can’t reproduce, vegetative growth
Adult: produces flowers and can reproduce
what are the benefits of juvenile growth in horticulture?
stem cuttings root more easily
hedges pruned regularly retain juvenile foliage so look decorative in winter
foliage is attractive in garden border/floristry
mowing lawns maintains lush growth (leafy sward)
coppicing stems provides attractive colour in garden border