Here is a term paper on the process of transportation in plants. Process of Transportation in Plants Term Paper # 1. Transportation of Water in Plants: Most plants are less complex and require less food and water to survive. A plant takes in water and dissolved nutrients from the soil via the roots. These substances are then carried into specialized [...]
In this article we will discuss about the locomotion and curvature movements which arises in higher plants. 1. Locomotion in Plants: a. Autonomic Movements: Spontaneous movement arises automatically due to intrinsic reasons in the body. This is usually observed in unicellular organisms, for example, flagellar movement in Chlamydomonas. They are mainly: i) Movement of variation: It is due to changes [...]
The five most important chemicals or phytohormones that are produced by plants to facilitate various functions are as follows: 1. Auxins 2. Cytokinins 3. Gibberellins 4. Ethylene 5. Abscisic Acid. Phytohormone # 1. Auxins: Auxin, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), was the first plant hormone identified. It is produced primarily in the shoot tips and in developing flowers and seeds. Its transport [...]