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Leaves
Leaves
Epicotyl/ plumble
For photosynthesis and
transpiration
ROOTS
Root- descending axis, usually
underground.
TYPES OF ROOTS
Soil binder
ADVENTITIOUS forms on many
organ of the plant, may grow from the
seed or from nodes.
PROP ROOTS- on branches
BRACE ROOTS- on main stem
BUTTRESS ROOTS- base of
the trunk
CLINGING ROOTS- on the
surface of stems
Anchorage
Storage
Absorption
Conduction
Produce hormones gibberellins,
cytokinins