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Kingdom
Plantae
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Plant Characteristics
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Multicellular and eukaryotic
Reproduce sexually and asexually
Autotrophic (photosynthesis)
Surrounded by cell walls containing cellulose
(polysaccharide)
Store reserve food as amylose (starch)
Examples include familiar organisms such as
trees, flowers, herbs, bushes, grasses,
vines, ferns, mosses, and green algae.
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Have chloroplasts containing
chlorophyll
 Most are terrestrial (land based)
although there are exceptions
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Plant
Divisions
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Taxonomy
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Land plants are
divided into two
groups based on
the presence or
absence of an
internal transport
system for water
and dissolved
materials
This is called a
Vascular System
Vascular
Bundles
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Video
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Classification of plants
Nonvascular:
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No vessels
No roots
No stems
No leaves
Ex: Mosses and
liverworts
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Require a constantly
moist environment
Vascular:
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Have vessels to
transport food and
water
They have roots,
stems or leaves
Ex: grass, corn,
trees, flowers,
bushes
Main Parts of Vascular
Plants:
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Shoots
-Found above ground
-Have leaves attached
- Photosynthetic part of
plant
Roots
-Found below ground
-Absorb water & minerals
-Anchor the plant
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Vascular Plants
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Subdivided into
two groups:
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Seedless
Seed-bearing
Club Moss
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Seedless plants (e.g., ferns) have a vascular system
but reproduce using spores.
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Seed plants reproduce using seeds
Seedless Vascular Plants
Whisk ferns
Horsetails
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Seed bearing:
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Why We Can’t do Without
Plants!
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Produce oxygen for the
atmosphere
Capture energy through
photosynthesis so they can be
used for food
Provide homes and food for many
organisms
Prevent erosion
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More Reasons We Can’t do
Without Plants!
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Produce lumber for building
Produce wood pulp for paper products
Source of many medicines
Ornamental and shade for yards
Fibers such as cotton for fabric
Dyes
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