Plant Biology 1-16
16 entries in the Plant Biology compendium.
Nut (fruit)A hard-shelled, indehiscent fruit protecting a single seed.PhotosynthesisBiological process converting light energy into chemical energy.Plant anatomyStudy of internal plant structure, refined since the 1600s.Plant cellFundamental unit of green plants, with unique cell walls and plastids.Plant hormoneSignal molecules produced within plants controlling growth and development.Plant morphologyStudy of plant form, structure, and development.Plant reproductionPlants reproduce sexually or asexually, forming clones or diverse offspring.Plant reproductive morphologyStudy of plant parts concerned with sexual reproduction.Plant stemOne of two main structural axes of a vascular plant.PollinationPollination transfers pollen, enabling fertilization and seed production.ShrubA woody perennial plant with multiple stems, shorter than trees.StomaPores that regulate gas exchange and water loss in plants.TranspirationPassive water movement through plants, cooling and enabling nutrient flow.Trunk (botany)The woody stem that supports trees and enables their height.Vascular cambiumGrowth tissue producing wood and bark in many plants.Vascular tissueComplex transporting tissue of vascular plants.
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