Plant Biology
15 entries in the Plant Biology compendium.
Nut (fruit)A hard-shelled, indehiscent fruit containing a single seed.PhotosynthesisThe process by which plants and other organisms convert light into chemical energy.Plant anatomyThe study of the internal structure of plants, from cells to systems.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 the physical form and external structure of plants.Plant reproductive morphologyThe study of the physical form and structure of plant parts involved in 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 cambiumThe main growth tissue in stems and roots of many plants with secondary growth.Vascular tissueComplex transporting tissue of vascular plants.
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