the plant Crossword Puzzles

PLANT REPRODUCTION 2025-08-28

PLANT REPRODUCTION crossword puzzle
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  1. The female part of a flower.
  2. Makes the pollen.
  3. A circle of petal.
  4. __________ pollination that needs a pollinator.
  5. The male part of a flower.
  6. A flower that has both male and female.
  7. Sepal,petal and receptacle.
  8. Carry out sexual reproduction.
  9. Consist of ovules(eggs).
  10. A young flower.
  11. It means to "cut open."
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  1. A flower with a missing part.
  2. Pollen grains transfer onto the stigma.
  3. Another word for "movement."
  4. The process of creating a new organism.
  5. Connects the stigma and ovary.
  6. The human male gamete.
  7. A circle of sepal.
  8. An agent in pollination.
  9. An insect pollinator.

20 Clues: A young flower. • Makes the pollen. • A circle of petal. • A circle of sepal. • An insect pollinator. • The human male gamete. • It means to "cut open." • Consist of ovules(eggs). • An agent in pollination. • The male part of a flower. • Sepal,petal and receptacle. • The female part of a flower. • Another word for "movement." • A flower with a missing part. • Connects the stigma and ovary. • ...

Plant Growth 2025-10-03

Plant Growth crossword puzzle
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  1. A plant condition in which the stems and leaves of a plant are no longer rigid and erect; may be due to excessive transpiration, low soil moisture, disease, and other factors
  2. The practice of growing crops without plowing the soil
  3. Chemical nutrients that are needed in small amounts for growth; micronutrients
  4. The testing samples of tissue
  5. The most important nutrient element in the growth of plants
  6. Chemical nutrients that plants need in large amounts; macronutrients
  7. A plant that stores nitrogen from the air in nodules that grow on its roots
  8. The increase in the diameter of stems and roots in a plant
  9. A nutrient that plants need to store and transfer energy and to grow
  10. A list of the amounts of nutrients in a fertilizer
  11. A nutrient needed by plants for photosynthesis, moving sugar, and other functions
  12. A plant hormone that induces stem cell elongation and cell division; affects stem and leaf growth, fruit development, flowering, cell division, and other plant activities
  13. The innermost xylem of a tree
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  1. Test used to learn what nutrients are present in soil
  2. The process in which glucose is broken down to release energy
  3. The process plants use to make food
  4. Sugar made by photosynthesis in plants
  5. The result of secondary growth in a plant's lateral meristem
  6. Any substance used to provide plant nutrients
  7. An undeveloped shoot or leaf at the end of a stem or in the axil; contrasted with a flower bud which is an embryonic flower; terminal bud is at the end of the stem or shoot
  8. The green-colored substance in leaves and stems
  9. A plant hormone that controls stem growth and regulates fruit development; causes the spurt of growth that plants have in the spring
  10. The increase in the length of a plant; the plant in taller; linear growth
  11. A naturally occurring hormone in plants that activates or regulates plant growth and development; also known as a plant hormone
  12. The xylem in a tree that is two to four years old; sapwood is lighter in color than heartwood
  13. A cover on soil to in the moisture; keeps down the growth of weeds

26 Clues: The testing samples of tissue • The innermost xylem of a tree • The process plants use to make food • Sugar made by photosynthesis in plants • Any substance used to provide plant nutrients • The green-colored substance in leaves and stems • A list of the amounts of nutrients in a fertilizer • Test used to learn what nutrients are present in soil • ...

Plant Production 2025-10-10

Plant Production crossword puzzle
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  1. świerk
  2. niejadalny
  3. żywotny, silny
  4. aksamitka
  5. plon, wydajność
  6. pelargonia
  7. pałka wodna
  8. dwuletni
  9. wieloletni
  10. znamię
  11. roczny
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  1. hybryda
  2. łodyga
  3. odmiana wyhodowana przez człowieka
  4. pączek
  5. ozdobny
  6. storczyk
  7. rumianek
  8. genotyp
  9. potomostwo
  10. jadalny
  11. hodowla
  12. słupek

23 Clues: świerk • łodyga • pączek • słupek • znamię • roczny • hybryda • ozdobny • genotyp • jadalny • hodowla • storczyk • rumianek • dwuletni • aksamitka • niejadalny • potomostwo • pelargonia • wieloletni • pałka wodna • żywotny, silny • plon, wydajność • odmiana wyhodowana przez człowieka

Plant Cells 2025-10-13

Plant Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
  2. Plants with a system of tissues for transporting water and nutrients.
  3. Vascular bundles in a leaf that transport water, nutrients, and sugars.
  4. A waxy layer on a leaf to prevent water loss.
  5. An organism that produces its own food.
  6. Pores on the leaf surface that regulate gas exchange.
  7. Plants that lack a vascular transport system, like mosses.
  8. Cells surrounding stomata that regulate their opening and closing.
  9. An organism that gets food by consuming other organisms.
  10. A group of similar cells working together.
  11. Non-flowering, seed-producing plants, like conifers.
  12. Flowering plants.
  13. The top, protective layer of a leaf.
  14. The lower layer of mesophyll cells with air spaces for gas exchange.
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  1. The bottom, protective layer of a leaf, where most stomata are located.
  2. Small, nonvascular plants that grow in moist places.
  3. Green pigment in plants that absorbs light for photosynthesis.
  4. Process for plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy.
  5. A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, such as for photosynthesis.
  6. Pockets of air within the spongy mesophyll to help with gas exchange.
  7. The upper layer of mesophyll cells that is the primary site of photosynthesis.
  8. Tissue in the interior of a leaf where photosynthesis takes place.

22 Clues: Flowering plants. • The top, protective layer of a leaf. • An organism that produces its own food. • A group of similar cells working together. • A waxy layer on a leaf to prevent water loss. • Small, nonvascular plants that grow in moist places. • Non-flowering, seed-producing plants, like conifers. • Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. • ...

PLANT PARTS 2025-10-08

PLANT PARTS crossword puzzle
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  1. The part of the flower that develops into a fruit.
  2. Green leaf-like part that protects the flower bud.
  3. Sweet liquid in flowers that attracts bees.
  4. The points on a stem where leaves or branches grow.
  5. Contains seeds and can be eaten when ripe.
  6. The first leaf or leaves that appear from a seed.
  7. The female part of a flower that receives pollen.
  8. A sharp, pointed part that protects the plant.
  9. The green pigment in leaves used in photosynthesis.
  10. The space between two nodes on a stem.
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  1. The colorful part of a plant that produces seeds.
  2. The tissue that carries water and minerals from roots.
  3. The outer covering of a tree trunk.
  4. Supports the plant and carries water to the leaves.
  5. The thick main stem of a tree.
  6. The small part of a plant that can grow into a new one.
  7. A type of flower cluster like in grasses.
  8. A part of the plant that grows from the stem or trunk.
  9. The male part of a flower that makes pollen.
  10. The colorful part of the flower that attracts insects.
  11. The green part of the plant that makes food using sunlight.
  12. Tiny grains made by flowers for reproduction.
  13. The part of the plant that grows underground and absorbs water
  14. The tissue that carries food from leaves to other parts of the plant.
  15. A small part that can grow into a flower or leaf.

25 Clues: The thick main stem of a tree. • The outer covering of a tree trunk. • The space between two nodes on a stem. • A type of flower cluster like in grasses. • Contains seeds and can be eaten when ripe. • Sweet liquid in flowers that attracts bees. • The male part of a flower that makes pollen. • Tiny grains made by flowers for reproduction. • ...

Photosynthesis KS4 2025-06-10

Photosynthesis KS4 crossword puzzle
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  1. Supports the plant cell and made of cellulose (4,4)
  2. H2O (5)
  3. Where food (sugar) is moved from leaves to the rest of the plant (6)
  4. Plants roots are damaged and leaves turn purple if missing this mineral (10)
  5. What sugar is turned into for storage (6)
  6. This mesophyll has lots of air spaces (6)
  7. Chemical that kills insect pests (9)
  8. Water movement through a plant (13)
  9. How sugar is moved around a plant (13)
  10. These control the movement of gases in and out of a stoma (5,4)
  11. Chemical that kills weeds (9)
  12. What farmers put on crops to replace minerals (10)
  13. Where water and minerals are absorbed (5)
  14. Mineral needed for flowers and fruits (9)
  15. The waste gas of photosynthesis (6)
  16. The sugar C6H12O6 (7)
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  1. Green chemical found in plant leaves (11)
  2. Where water flows in a plant (5)
  3. This mineral is need to build chlorophyll (9)
  4. The mesophyll where most photosynthesis takes place (8)
  5. Where photosynthesis takes place in a plant cell (11)
  6. Lots of stoma (7)
  7. Plant needs this mineral for growth and repair (8)
  8. What plants can't make by photosynthesis (8)
  9. Reproductive organ of a plant (6)
  10. The gas that is a reactant in photosynthesis (6,7)
  11. What transfers energy to a plant leaf (5)
  12. Organs adapted for photosynthesis (4)

28 Clues: H2O (5) • Lots of stoma (7) • The sugar C6H12O6 (7) • Chemical that kills weeds (9) • Where water flows in a plant (5) • Reproductive organ of a plant (6) • Water movement through a plant (13) • The waste gas of photosynthesis (6) • Chemical that kills insect pests (9) • Organs adapted for photosynthesis (4) • How sugar is moved around a plant (13) • ...

Plant Processes 2014-09-16

Plant Processes crossword puzzle
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  1. Plant’s response to touch (tendrils)
  2. a series of chemical reactions that convert the energy in food molecules into a usable form of energy called ATP
  3. Plant’s response to gravity
  4. plants plants that flower when mature
  5. any changes in an organism’s environment that cause a response
  6. growth away from or toward light
  7. plants plants that flower in less than 10-12 hours of darkness
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  1. series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water and carbon dioxide into the glucose and give off oxygen
  2. organelles in a plant where photosynthesis takes place
  3. Plant’s response to the # of hours of darkness
  4. vascular tissue that moves liquid sugar to all parts of the plant
  5. vascular tissue that moves water from the roots of a plant to the rest of the plant
  6. most common plant pigment
  7. plant plants that require more than 12 hours darkness
  8. Hormones substances that act as chemical messengers w/in plants
  9. plant hormone that is a gas that stimulates ripening of fruits
  10. a response that results in plant growth toward or away from a stimulus
  11. plant hormone that increases growth

18 Clues: most common plant pigment • Plant’s response to gravity • growth away from or toward light • plant hormone that increases growth • Plant’s response to touch (tendrils) • plants plants that flower when mature • Plant’s response to the # of hours of darkness • plant plants that require more than 12 hours darkness • organelles in a plant where photosynthesis takes place • ...

Plant Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-29

Plant Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The male parts of a plant
  2. Organelle in plant cells that performs photosynthesis
  3. The male part of the plant that produces pollen
  4. Organelle in plant cells that stores water
  5. Plant movement in response to touch
  6. Vascular tissue that transports water
  7. Protective part of the plant
  8. The direction roots grow
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  1. Organelle in plant cells that perform cellular respiration
  2. Vascular tissue that transports organic compounds
  3. Plant movement in response to a stimulus
  4. Compound that plants remove from the atmosphere
  5. Where fertilization occurs in the plant
  6. Element that plants put into the atmosphere that we breathe
  7. The female parts of a plant

15 Clues: The direction roots grow • The male parts of a plant • The female parts of a plant • Protective part of the plant • Plant movement in response to touch • Vascular tissue that transports water • Where fertilization occurs in the plant • Plant movement in response to a stimulus • Organelle in plant cells that stores water • Compound that plants remove from the atmosphere • ...

Lesson 2 - Oxygen 2024-07-02

Lesson 2 - Oxygen crossword puzzle
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  1. This is the seed of an oak tree, often comes with a tiny hat.
  2. The part of a cactus that sticks outwards is called the ______
  3. This food is often associated with Italy, and is made with wheat flour.
  4. What is the middle of a flower called, the part that holds it up?
  5. These plants live underwater.
  6. This green plant can survive wildfires and droughts.
  7. What plant can eat insects?
  8. What do plants create that we need to breathe in?
  9. What do we usually put plants in to keep them in a house?
  10. This plant feeds a lot of the eastern world, it can be made into noodles.
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  1. What part of a leaf cell makes it green?
  2. These plants have thorns to protect them from snails.
  3. Which plant has spikes to protect itself?
  4. What liquid do the roots of a plant absorb?
  5. This plant feeds a lot of the western world, it gets made into bread.
  6. What are the big green bits at the side of a plant called?
  7. What are the bits underneath the soil of a plant called?
  8. Plants are grown on the ISS, to test if they can grow with no ______
  9. What do plants need in order to make oxygen?
  10. If you plant an acorn, one day it will grow into a ____ _____

20 Clues: What plant can eat insects? • These plants live underwater. • What part of a leaf cell makes it green? • Which plant has spikes to protect itself? • What liquid do the roots of a plant absorb? • What do plants need in order to make oxygen? • What do plants create that we need to breathe in? • This green plant can survive wildfires and droughts. • ...

Plant Processes and Reproduction 2021-01-14

Plant Processes and Reproduction crossword puzzle
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  1. plant hormone that helps stimulate the ripening of fruit
  2. male reproductive organ of a flower
  3. developed from the ovary and sometimes other parts of the flower, and contains one or more seeds
  4. at the base of the style and contains one or more ovule
  5. the growth of a plant towards or away from light
  6. daughter cells produced by haploid structures
  7. plants that flower when they reach maturity and the environmental conditions are right
  8. useable power
  9. plant hormone that generally cause increased plant growth
  10. substances that act as chemical messengers with plants
  11. haploid and diploid stages in the life cycle of a plant
  12. a plant’s response to the number of hours of darkness in its environment
  13. any changes in an organism’s environment that cause a response
  14. plant hormone that increases the rate of cell division and cell elongation
  15. the process during which a nucleus and its contents divide
  16. plants that flower when exposed to less than 10/12 hours of darkness
  17. when the life cycle of an organism alternates between diploid and haploid generations
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  1. plants that require 12 or more hours of darkness for flowering to begin
  2. a series of chemical reactions that convert the energy in food molecules into a useable form of energy called ATP
  3. female reproductive organ of a flower
  4. female reproductive structure of a seed plant where the haploid egg develops
  5. when pollen grains land on a female reproductive structure of a plant that is the same species as the pollen grain
  6. a response that results in plant growth towards or away from a stimulus
  7. response of a plant to gravity
  8. a series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into the food/energy molecule glucose and give off oxygen
  9. response of a plant to touch
  10. forms from tissue in a male reproductive structure of a seed plant
  11. plant hormone that increases the rate of cell division and in some plants, can slow the aging process of flowers and fruits
  12. made up of an embryo, food supply, and a protective covering
  13. immature diploid plant that develops from the zygote

30 Clues: useable power • response of a plant to touch • response of a plant to gravity • male reproductive organ of a flower • female reproductive organ of a flower • daughter cells produced by haploid structures • the growth of a plant towards or away from light • immature diploid plant that develops from the zygote • substances that act as chemical messengers with plants • ...

Plentiful Plants 1A 2020-12-10

Plentiful Plants 1A crossword puzzle
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  1. stores food during the growing season so that the plant can continue to live after the leaves, stems, and flowers have died.
  2. the pigment, or coloring, that makes plants green and is necessary for photosynthesis to occur.
  3. what do we call scientists who study plants?
  4. carries liquids from roots to leaves and back
  5. the part of the plant that is visible above the ground.
  6. tiny packages of chlorophyll contained in the cells of the leaf.
  7. the large vein in the middle of the leaf.
  8. this colorful and fruitful plant has petals in multiples of five.
  9. form seeds
  10. one main root that goes deep into the ground.
  11. what do we call the process when a sperm cell unites with an egg cell?
  12. the waxy covering that coats the kin of a leaf & prevents water from escaping.
  13. make food for the plant
  14. what is the long tube in the middle of the flower that has the ovary at its base?
  15. often called legumes, this is the 2nd largest family of the flowering plants.
  16. transport liquids; reinforce the structure of the thin, fragile leaf.
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  1. a pair of cells that surrounds each stoma on a leaf to control how much water evaporates through the stomata
  2. what are the colorful leaves some flowers produce that may be mistaken for petals?
  3. the part of the plant that is below the ground.
  4. what do we call a new variety of plant produced by cross-fertilizing related plants?
  5. holds one or more undeveloped seeds; develops into the fruit.
  6. a tough, fibrous material manufactured by plant cells out of glucose and used to make cell walls.
  7. make and hold pollen
  8. this is the most important family of food producing plants, long thin leaves, and very small flowers.
  9. absorb water and minerals for the plant's use; anchor the plant in the soil.
  10. the hinged leaves of this plant close on its insect prey like the jaws of a steel trap.
  11. tiny projections near the end of a root that absorb water and dissolved minerals from the soil.
  12. a type of sugar; the food plants need in order to live.
  13. Wat is the transfer of pollen from a stamen to the pistil?
  14. this is the largest family of flowering plant; each "flower" is actually a combination of many small flowers.
  15. the growth of a plant in response to a condition in its environment, such as gravity, water, light, or touch.
  16. a layer of tough protective cells that covers the end of the root.
  17. the glistening bait of this plant is tis sticky "dewdrops" that trap unwary insects.
  18. most of the members of this family grow from bulbs; petals grow in multiples of 3.
  19. tiny holes or pores in a leaf through which air enters.
  20. what is the living, miniature, undeveloped plant that is within the seed?
  21. after this plant attracts insects with its honeylike nectar, the insects slip into its pitcher-shaped leaf where they are digested.
  22. the chemical process by which green plants produce food.
  23. help attract bees or other creatures to the flower's seeds.
  24. this underwater plant has hollow leaves filled with water that can quickly expand and suck in an insect or small crustacean.
  25. this plant has long, narrow leaves and trumpetlike flowers that last only a day.

41 Clues: form seeds • make and hold pollen • make food for the plant • the large vein in the middle of the leaf. • what do we call scientists who study plants? • carries liquids from roots to leaves and back • one main root that goes deep into the ground. • the part of the plant that is below the ground. • a type of sugar; the food plants need in order to live. • ...

Plant Biology & Growth Crossword 2022-04-11

Plant Biology & Growth Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Photosynthesis occurs in the __________
  2. Soil __________ is the measurement of the alkalinity or acidity of soil and is measured on a scale of 0-14
  3. This is a very important form of nitrogen for plants
  4. Sugar is stored as __________, then built into plant tissue
  5. This is the breakdown of glucose molecules to release energy
  6. Carbon dioxide combines with energy and water in chloroplasts to make __________
  7. The response of the plant to grow towards or away from the force of gravity
  8. The response of the plant to a particular chemical
  9. The response of the plant to moisture
  10. __________ in the stem cause the plant to move towards light because they will move to the dark side of the plant and create cell elongation
  11. Nitrate exists in soils and is released from plant residues and organic matter during __________
  12. __________ nutrients are found in air and water, provided by nature
  13. Nitrate can affect surface and __________ quality
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  1. This is the growing of plants in liquid nutrient solution with or without use of artificial media
  2. The response of the plant to touch
  3. Finish the equation: __________ + Water = Glucose + Oxygen
  4. These are required for plant growth: adequate water and __________, sufficient light, correct atmospheric factors, soil or media, and correct temperature
  5. A process in plants which converts light energy to chemical energy
  6. The response of the plant to light
  7. __________ are also known as minor elements or trace elements and they are essential in small quantities
  8. Nitrate is not present in sufficient quantities for crops, therefore __________ or manure need to be applied
  9. __________ are found in the soil and are needed in large amounts by the plant
  10. __________ agriculture is known as conventional farming, modern agriculture, and industrial farming and is the practice of increasing agricultural output while enhancing environmental quality and natural resources
  11. Finish the equation: Glucose + __________ = Carbon Dioxide + Water
  12. Finish the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + __________

25 Clues: The response of the plant to touch • The response of the plant to light • The response of the plant to moisture • Photosynthesis occurs in the __________ • Nitrate can affect surface and __________ quality • The response of the plant to a particular chemical • This is a very important form of nitrogen for plants • Finish the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + __________ • ...

Plants and their tissues 2024-05-13

Plants and their tissues crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the outer casting of some parts of the plant
  2. plant tissue responsible for the transport and disturbination of sugars produced by photosynthesis
  3. helps the plant grow
  4. the plant axis and it contains leaves and a body (the body of the plant)
  5. the tissue of a plant other than epidermis, periderm, and vascular tissue
  6. contains phloem, Xytem and nutrients for the plant
  7. the productive outer layer of the plants skin
  8. tissue in plants that conduct water and dissolve nutrients
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  1. higher plants that allow uptake of CO2 for photosynthesis
  2. the nutrients for the plant
  3. keeps the plant alive
  4. outgrowths of epidermal cells, specialized cells at the tip of the plant root.
  5. the inner tissue (parenchyma)of a leaf, containing many chloroplast
  6. the important underground part of all vascular plants
  7. soft part of the plant

15 Clues: helps the plant grow • keeps the plant alive • soft part of the plant • the nutrients for the plant • the outer casting of some parts of the plant • the productive outer layer of the plants skin • contains phloem, Xytem and nutrients for the plant • the important underground part of all vascular plants • higher plants that allow uptake of CO2 for photosynthesis • ...

Sec2 Chapter10 2021-09-14

Sec2 Chapter10 crossword puzzle
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  1. Blood vessel with highest blood pressure.
  2. The hole part of the blood vessel where blood flows is known as the __.
  3. The liquid component of blood.
  4. When animal cells are put in pure water, water molecules enter the animal cell by osmosis and the animal cell b______.
  5. Blood vessel which transports blood back to the heart.
  6. This protein molecule diffuses into the blood in the small intestine.
  7. When plant cells are put in pure water, water molcules enter the plant cell by osmosis and the plant cell becomes t_____.
  8. When animals cells are put into salt water, water molecules leave the animal cell by osmosis and the animal cell s_____.
  9. Shape of red blood cell.
  10. Osmosis requires a p__________ permeable membrane.
  11. This plant part transports water from roots to other plant parts.
  12. Cell in blood which carries oxygen.
  13. Blood vessel with most muscular wall.
  14. This plant part transports food from leaves to other plant parts.
  15. This carbohydrate molecule diffuses into the blood in the small intestine.
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  1. This molecule enters the root hair cells via osmosis.
  2. Substance in blood which clots blood.
  3. This molecule enters the stomata via diffusion.
  4. The movement of molecules (not water molecules) from higher to lower concentration.
  5. This molecule diffuses into blood cells from the blood.
  6. Cell in blood which fights infection.
  7. Substance in red blood cell which carries oxygen.
  8. This molecule enters the root hair cells via diffusion.
  9. Blood vessel which is one cell wall thick.
  10. When plant cells are put in salt water, water molecules exit the plant cell by osmosis and the plant cell becomes f______.
  11. Missing part in red blood cell.
  12. This molecule exits the stomata via diffusion.
  13. The movement of water molecules from higher water potential to lower water potential.

28 Clues: Shape of red blood cell. • The liquid component of blood. • Missing part in red blood cell. • Cell in blood which carries oxygen. • Substance in blood which clots blood. • Cell in blood which fights infection. • Blood vessel with most muscular wall. • Blood vessel with highest blood pressure. • Blood vessel which is one cell wall thick. • ...

R 2023-04-23

R crossword puzzle
Across
  1. encloses and protects the flower before it blooms
  2. the process of moving pollen from the stamen to the pistil
  3. contains the ovule, often turns into the fruit of the plant
  4. where the pollen is made
  5. an example of a plant that is non vascular
  6. a simple reproductive cell
  7. the egg that turns into a seed when fertilized
  8. pollen lands on this sticky part of the plant
  9. has a protective coat, an embryo and nutrients
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  1. thin stem that holds up the anther
  2. the entire female portion of the plant
  3. type of plant that makes flowers
  4. the male cell of the plant that needs to get to the ovary to make a seed
  5. modified leaves that are brightly colored and attract pollinators
  6. type of plant that has tubes
  7. the entire male portion of the plant
  8. tall slender part of the pistil that connects the stigma to the ovary

17 Clues: where the pollen is made • a simple reproductive cell • type of plant that has tubes • type of plant that makes flowers • thin stem that holds up the anther • the entire male portion of the plant • the entire female portion of the plant • an example of a plant that is non vascular • pollen lands on this sticky part of the plant • ...

Chapter 23 Crossword-Plant Structure and Function 2017-10-17

Chapter 23 Crossword-Plant Structure and Function crossword puzzle
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  1. Protects the meristem
  2. Area within a leaf where photosynthesis occurs
  3. Absorbs water and minerals from the soil
  4. The process of water entering into the plant
  5. Ground tissue containing extremely thick, rigid cells walls
  6. Stores the products of photosynthesis
  7. The loss of water through the leaves
  8. Type of growth in plants that increases the length of the plant
  9. Vascular tissue that moves food
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  1. Ground tissue containing cells with strong, flexible cell walls
  2. Small openings in the epidermis that let gases in and out of the leaf
  3. Vascular tissue that transports water
  4. Regions of unspecialized cells in plants
  5. Ground tissue that has thin cell walls and large central vacuoles
  6. Type of growth in plants that increases the width of the plant
  7. Plant organ that is the main site of photosynthesis and gas exchange
  8. Plant organ that anchors the plant in the ground and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
  9. A type of dermal tissue that is often covered with a thick waxy layer called the cuticle
  10. Type of root that has many equally sized branch roots
  11. Type of root that contains a large primary root
  12. Plant organ that provides support for the plant body, transports nutrients, and supports leaves
  13. Structure on a leaf that collects the most sunlight

22 Clues: Protects the meristem • Vascular tissue that moves food • The loss of water through the leaves • Vascular tissue that transports water • Stores the products of photosynthesis • Regions of unspecialized cells in plants • Absorbs water and minerals from the soil • The process of water entering into the plant • Area within a leaf where photosynthesis occurs • ...

biology vocabulary of chapter 31 2018-12-30

biology vocabulary of chapter 31 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The part of the plant responsible for supporting the leaves and reproductive structures
  2. A modified leaf of a flowering plant that encloses and protects the flower bud before it opens
  3. system All of a plant's stems, leaves, and reproductive structures are part of this
  4. Part of the vascular system containing vessel elements that transports materials from the roots to the rest of the plant
  5. This provides nourishment to the developing embryo in a fertilized seed
  6. tissue A system formed by xylem and phloem throughout the plant; serves as a transport system
  7. The outermost layer of the plant, covering leaves, young stems, and young roots
  8. Pores in the epidermis of a leaf that allow gases to enter/leave the leaf
  9. bud Embryonic tissue at the tip of a shoot made of developing leaves
  10. A type of flowering plant whose embryos have a single seed leaf, and which has parallel veins, fibrous roots, and flower parts in groups of 3
  11. A sac in which pollen grains develop at the tip of a flower's stamen
  12. An integrated group of cells with a common function, structure, or both
  13. The base of a carpel in which the egg-containing ovules develop
Down
  1. A modified leaf. Often the colorful part of a flower that advertises pollen to pollinators
  2. A pollen-producing male reproductive part of a plant
  3. The delivery, by wind or animals, of pollen from the male parts of a plant to the stigma of a carpel on the female.
  4. A plant that completes its life cycle in two years
  5. A waxy coating on the surface of stems and leaves that helps retain water
  6. sac The female gametophyte contained in the ovule of a flowering plant
  7. The portion of the vascular system that conveys sap throughout a plant, made of sieve-tube members
  8. The sticky tip of a flower's carpel, which traps pollen grains

21 Clues: A plant that completes its life cycle in two years • A pollen-producing male reproductive part of a plant • The sticky tip of a flower's carpel, which traps pollen grains • The base of a carpel in which the egg-containing ovules develop • bud Embryonic tissue at the tip of a shoot made of developing leaves • ...

Transport in plants- key words 2019-03-05

Transport in plants- key words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the attraction between water molecules caused by hydrogen bonds
  2. a device that can measure the rate of water uptake as a leafy stem transpires
  3. the tubes which carry water up the plant
  4. a part of the plant where those materials are removed from the transport system. For example, roots receive sugars and store them as starch
  5. a layer of dividing cells
  6. the loss of water vapour from the aerial parts of a plant, mostly through the stomata in the leaves
  7. transports water and minerals
  8. make up the tubes in the phloem tissue that carry sap up and down the plant. the sieve tube elements are separated by sieve plants
Down
  1. the attraction between water molecules and the walls of the xylem vessel
  2. apart of the plant that loads materials into the transport system. For example,the leaves photosynthesise and the sugars made are moved to other parts of the plant
  3. transports dissolved assimilates
  4. a plant adapted to living in water or where the ground is very wet
  5. the transport of assimilates throughout the plant
  6. consists of cells specialised for transporting fluids by mass flow
  7. the cells that help to load sucrose into the sieve tubes
  8. substances that have become part of the plant
  9. a plant adapted to living in dry conditions
  10. gaps in the cell containing cytoplasm that connects the two cells

18 Clues: a layer of dividing cells • transports water and minerals • transports dissolved assimilates • the tubes which carry water up the plant • a plant adapted to living in dry conditions • substances that have become part of the plant • the transport of assimilates throughout the plant • the cells that help to load sucrose into the sieve tubes • ...

Flower anatomy 7th grade 2025-05-02

Flower anatomy 7th grade crossword puzzle
Across
  1. encloses and protects the flower before it blooms
  2. the process of moving pollen from the stamen to the pistil
  3. contains the ovule, often turns into the fruit of the plant
  4. where the pollen is made
  5. an example of a plant that is non vascular
  6. a simple reproductive cell
  7. the egg that turns into a seed when fertilized
  8. pollen lands on this sticky part of the plant
  9. has a protective coat, an embryo and nutrients
Down
  1. thin stem that holds up the anther
  2. the entire female portion of the plant
  3. type of plant that makes flowers
  4. the male cell of the plant that needs to get to the ovary to make a seed
  5. modified leaves that are brightly colored and attract pollinators
  6. type of plant that has tubes
  7. the entire male portion of the plant
  8. tall slender part of the pistil that connects the stigma to the ovary

17 Clues: where the pollen is made • a simple reproductive cell • type of plant that has tubes • type of plant that makes flowers • thin stem that holds up the anther • the entire male portion of the plant • the entire female portion of the plant • an example of a plant that is non vascular • pollen lands on this sticky part of the plant • ...

Plants 2023-06-23

Plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A green plant that covers the ground and is often used for lawns.
  2. The sweet or savory part of a plant that contains seeds.
  3. The small, dormant part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
  4. Beautiful and colorful part of a plant that attracts insects and bees.
  5. The flat, green part of a plant that helps it make food.
  6. A water-storing plant with thick, fleshy leaves or stems.
  7. A plant with long, flexible stems that climb or trail along surfaces.
Down
  1. A small plant with soft, green stems used for flavoring or medicinal purposes.
  2. A tall flower with a large, round center and bright yellow petals.
  3. A low-growing plant with many branches and dense foliage.
  4. The part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
  5. The main structural part of a plant that supports leaves and flowers.
  6. A desert plant with thick, fleshy stems and spines for protection.
  7. A common flower with white petals and a yellow center.
  8. A non-flowering plant with feathery leaves and spore-producing structures.
  9. A tall and woody plant with branches and leaves.

16 Clues: A tall and woody plant with branches and leaves. • A common flower with white petals and a yellow center. • The sweet or savory part of a plant that contains seeds. • The flat, green part of a plant that helps it make food. • A low-growing plant with many branches and dense foliage. • A water-storing plant with thick, fleshy leaves or stems. • ...

plants 2023-01-03

plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Another name for sugars.
  2. It is carried by insects from flower to flower.
  3. A climbing plant,that often grows up trees or buildings.
  4. A wild plant with leaves that sting when you touch them.
  5. A gaseous substance that plants get from air to photosynthesise.
  6. It holds the plant up straight.
  7. A garden plant with thorns on its stems and pleasant-smelling flowers.
  8. A plant that produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in the early spring.
  9. Of a seed - begin to grow and put out shoots.
  10. The process by which plants can 'make' their own food.
Down
  1. A green dye found in green parts of a plant.
  2. One of the five things that plants need to grow.
  3. Plants get those from the ground in form of minerals.
  4. A wild plant which has yellow flowers with lots of thin petals. When the petals of each flower drop off, a fluffy white ball of seeds grows.
  5. The evaporation of water from a plant's leaves.
  6. Coloured part of the flower.
  7. It is produced by plants and we use it to breathe.
  8. Sugar - main product of the photosynthesis.
  9. New plants grow from these.
  10. The part of a plant that grows underground.

20 Clues: Another name for sugars. • New plants grow from these. • Coloured part of the flower. • It holds the plant up straight. • Sugar - main product of the photosynthesis. • The part of a plant that grows underground. • A green dye found in green parts of a plant. • Of a seed - begin to grow and put out shoots. • It is carried by insects from flower to flower. • ...

Plants 2025-03-10

Plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. outermost layer of a plant
  2. female part of a flower
  3. one leaf per node
  4. opening at the bottom of a leaf
  5. two leaves per node
  6. non-flexible stem
  7. the flat part of a leaf
  8. flexible stem
  9. the part of a plant below ground
  10. the skinny part of a leaf
  11. reproductive organ of a plant
  12. the movement of water through a plant
  13. means "covered seed"
  14. part of a plant that gets organism off the ground
  15. means "naked seed"
  16. carries water
  17. male and female gamete coming together
  18. water pressure which causes plant movement
Down
  1. tropism to gravity
  2. where a leaf meets the stem
  3. photosynthetic organelles
  4. a plant response to something in the environment
  5. one main vein
  6. a plant hormone which causes growth
  7. one main root
  8. a plant's response to the time of year
  9. has xylem and phloem
  10. carries sugar
  11. tropism to light
  12. plant tissue which gives strength
  13. pollen moving from anther to stigma
  14. more than two leaves per node
  15. the leaf of a fern
  16. a waxy layer at the top of a leaf
  17. upper photosynthetic tissue of a leaf
  18. male part of a flower
  19. all veins originate from the same point
  20. cell walls are made of this sugar
  21. all roots the same size

39 Clues: one main vein • one main root • carries sugar • flexible stem • carries water • tropism to light • one leaf per node • non-flexible stem • tropism to gravity • the leaf of a fern • means "naked seed" • two leaves per node • has xylem and phloem • means "covered seed" • male part of a flower • female part of a flower • the flat part of a leaf • all roots the same size • photosynthetic organelles • ...

Horticulture 2021-09-23

Horticulture crossword puzzle
Across
  1. N in fertilizer
  2. Insects have this amount of legs
  3. This bud is the growing point for the whole plant
  4. P in fertilizer
  5. K in fertilizer
  6. Best way to reproduce a plant
  7. Pest usually found in tomato gardens
  8. Yellow leaves, green veins
  9. Direction of how food moves through the plant
  10. Insects have this many body parts
  11. Naturally ocurring mutation
  12. Nutrients used to feed plants
Down
  1. Spaces between nodes
  2. Volcanic material used to help drainage
  3. A type of plant with two cotyledons
  4. Direction of how water moves through the plant
  5. Yellowing of the leaves
  6. A type of plant with only one cotyledon
  7. A flower with no petals or pollinated by the wind
  8. Something that grows where you dont want it

20 Clues: N in fertilizer • P in fertilizer • K in fertilizer • Spaces between nodes • Yellowing of the leaves • Yellow leaves, green veins • Naturally ocurring mutation • Best way to reproduce a plant • Nutrients used to feed plants • Insects have this amount of legs • Insects have this many body parts • A type of plant with two cotyledons • Pest usually found in tomato gardens • ...

Plant Transport System 2017-01-10

Plant Transport System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. absorb water and mineral salts from the soil
  2. seeds need water, oxygen and _________ to germinate
  3. outer covering that protects the tree
  4. the process by which plants make food
  5. food-carrying tubes move up and down the plant in two _____________
  6. root hairs on roots help the plant to increase ________ for more water to be absorbed at any one time
  7. the stem will be ______ when food-carrying tubes are removed
  8. which most flowering plants reproduce from
Down
  1. water-carrying tubes that transport water and mineral salts
  2. strong woody stem of a tree
  3. excess sugar made by the leaves will be converted to _______
  4. plant part that reproduces into a new plant
  5. food-carrying tubes that transport food
  6. food-carrying tubes are found near the ______ of the stem
  7. the process when leaves release excess water vapour
  8. carrot and sweet potato are the ________ roots
  9. xylem tubes are ________ ________ and form a ring after a year
  10. plant part that protects the seeds
  11. make food for the plant
  12. helps hold the plant upright

20 Clues: make food for the plant • strong woody stem of a tree • helps hold the plant upright • plant part that protects the seeds • outer covering that protects the tree • the process by which plants make food • food-carrying tubes that transport food • which most flowering plants reproduce from • plant part that reproduces into a new plant • ...

Horticulture Plant Vocabulary 2024-05-09

Horticulture Plant Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food
  2. Texas State flower
  3. takes place after pollination is transferred, can be in soil form to provide food to plants
  4. the buds on the side of a stem
  5. Texas state crop
  6. one seed
  7. a plant's unit of reproduction
  8. What we breath out, an ingredient for photosynthesis
  9. Food with seeds
  10. the element photosynthesis produces and what we breathe in
  11. foliage on a plant that uses photosynthesis
Down
  1. the development of a plant from a seed
  2. squash and broccoli
  3. part of the plant that produces seeds
  4. pollen transfers from one flower to another
  5. The backbone of the plant
  6. the buds on the top of a stem
  7. the development of a plant from a cutting of the parent plant
  8. monocot root system
  9. take in water and nutrients for the plant body
  10. yeast and mold
  11. what makes plants green
  12. dicot root system
  13. when a seedling breaks through the soil
  14. two seed
  15. Texas state tree

26 Clues: one seed • two seed • yeast and mold • Food with seeds • Texas state crop • Texas state tree • dicot root system • Texas State flower • squash and broccoli • monocot root system • what makes plants green • The backbone of the plant • the buds on the top of a stem • the buds on the side of a stem • a plant's unit of reproduction • part of the plant that produces seeds • ...

Year 8 Biology 2022-09-14

Year 8 Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is the vessel that allows water to be transported through the plant.
  2. The attraction of a substance to itself.
  3. This plant can survive in the desert with very little water.
  4. Xylem vessels are referred to as "_____" Cells.
  5. This is one of the factors required by plants, it talks about how close plants are together.
  6. This is one of the components of air, plants absorb this.
  7. This is one of the factors plants need to survive, it shines down on plants.
  8. This is the name for where the xylem vessels are stored in the plant.
  9. This is where water is absorbed thourgh a plant.
Down
  1. This plant can live underwater, with very little air.
  2. The force the allows water to be drawn up a plant.
  3. This is what xylem vessels are made of, its very strong.
  4. This is one of the plant survival factors, it is all around us.
  5. This is where plants are often planted, so they can absorb nutrients.
  6. The attraction of a substance to another
  7. This is one of the components of air, humans breathe this in.
  8. This is one of the factors that plants need to survive, it contains lots of minerals that the plant needs.
  9. This is one of the factors that plants need to survive, every cell in the plant will need this
  10. This is an organ in the plant responsible for absorbing sunlight.

19 Clues: The attraction of a substance to itself. • The attraction of a substance to another • Xylem vessels are referred to as "_____" Cells. • This is where water is absorbed thourgh a plant. • The force the allows water to be drawn up a plant. • This plant can live underwater, with very little air. • This is what xylem vessels are made of, its very strong. • ...

Word Scramble Chapter 2 2022-06-23

Word Scramble Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Evaporation of water from the leaves
  2. A flowering plant
  3. A nonflowering plant
  4. A plant that lives through two growing seasons to complete its life cycle
  5. The green pigment of plants that is necessary for photosynthesis
  6. Tissue that carries sugars from the leaves to the stem and roots
  7. The family with flower heads made up of ray and disk flowers
  8. Plants that help restore nitrogen to the soil
  9. The family that includes apples,cherries,plums,and strawberries
  10. A plant whose seeds have two cotyledons
  11. A structure designed for food absorption and storage in a plant embryo
  12. A plant that develops from a seed,produces new seeds, and dies in a single growing season
  13. The uniting of a sperm cell with an egg cell
  14. The tiny shoot that will become the stem and leaves of a plant embryo
Down
  1. The early growth of a seed
  2. The ripened ovary of a flower
  3. A grass food
  4. The food making process of plants
  5. Tissue that carries water and nutrients from the root hairs to the leaves
  6. The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma
  7. A carbohydrate found in the cell wall of plant cells
  8. Form of reproduction that does notinvolveflowers,seeds,or fruits

22 Clues: A grass food • A flowering plant • A nonflowering plant • The early growth of a seed • The ripened ovary of a flower • The food making process of plants • Evaporation of water from the leaves • A plant whose seeds have two cotyledons • The uniting of a sperm cell with an egg cell • Plants that help restore nitrogen to the soil • ...

Plant Science Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-04

Plant Science Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. trimming or cutting away dead or overgrown branches
  2. the process when plants, and sometimes organisms, use sunlight
  3. engineering: A deliberate modification of organisms
  4. The part of a plant that is attached to the ground, typically underground, this is where the plant conveys nourishment and water
  5. A yellow or brown mineral
  6. a piece cut from a plant
  7. A plant living for a year or less
  8. A substance which roots grow and extract water & nutrients
  9. growing and harvesting underwater fish and plants
  10. a substance that provides
  11. The action of splitting roots
  12. The main part of a plant, typically rising above ground
  13. masses and boggy ground
Down
  1. growing plants with their roots in the air and spraying them with nutritious solution
  2. Grafting a bud to another plant
  3. The process of growing plants without soil
  4. the seed bearing part of a plant
  5. The special part of a plant that normally has colorful petals or sepals
  6. Something taking place every other year
  7. A twig inserted to a trunk or stem of a living plant
  8. something existing for a long period of time or forever.
  9. The upper layer of earth where plants grow, this is a dark brown or blackish material.
  10. A preparation of cells
  11. Using your fingers to remove a plant
  12. A green flattened structure attached to a stem
  13. any part of a plant used as food
  14. a technique where roots hang suspended in the air while nutrient solutions are delivered to them by mist
  15. A shoot that is fastened down and growing roots
  16. A destructive insect or animal that attacks crops
  17. A large piece of moss that grows in
  18. A form of obsidian.

31 Clues: A form of obsidian. • A preparation of cells • masses and boggy ground • A yellow or brown mineral • a piece cut from a plant • a substance that provides • The action of splitting roots • Grafting a bud to another plant • the seed bearing part of a plant • any part of a plant used as food • A plant living for a year or less • A large piece of moss that grows in • ...

Plant Biology & Growth Crossword 2022-04-11

Plant Biology & Growth Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carbon dioxide combines with energy and water in chloroplasts to make __________
  2. Nitrate is not present in sufficient quantities for crops, therefore __________ or manure need to be applied
  3. Soil __________ is the measurement of the alkalinity or acidity of soil and is measured on a scale of 0-14
  4. __________ nutrients are found in air and water, provided by nature
  5. Sugar is stored as __________, then built into plant tissue
  6. __________ in the stem cause the plant to move towards light because they will move to the dark side of the plant and create cell elongation
  7. Finish the equation: Glucose + __________ = Carbon Dioxide + Water
  8. Photosynthesis occurs in the __________
  9. A process in plants which converts light energy to chemical energy
  10. The response of the plant to a particular chemical
  11. The response of the plant to grow towards or away from the force of gravity
  12. __________ are found in the soil and are needed in large amounts by the plant
  13. Nitrate exists in soils and is released from plant residues and organic matter during __________
  14. This is the growing of plants in liquid nutrient solution with or without use of artificial media
  15. Nitrate can affect surface and __________ quality
Down
  1. This is the breakdown of glucose molecules to release energy
  2. The response of the plant to moisture
  3. Finish the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + __________
  4. The response of the plant to touch
  5. This is a very important form of nitrogen for plants
  6. __________ agriculture is known as conventional farming, modern agriculture, and industrial farming and is the practice of increasing agricultural output while enhancing environmental quality and natural resources
  7. Finish the equation: __________ + Water = Glucose + Oxygen
  8. These are required for plant growth: adequate water and __________, sufficient light, correct atmospheric factors, soil or media, and correct temperature
  9. __________ are also known as minor elements or trace elements and they are essential in small quantities
  10. The response of the plant to light

25 Clues: The response of the plant to touch • The response of the plant to light • The response of the plant to moisture • Photosynthesis occurs in the __________ • Nitrate can affect surface and __________ quality • The response of the plant to a particular chemical • This is a very important form of nitrogen for plants • Finish the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + __________ • ...

Botany Introduction Crossword 2024-01-16

Botany Introduction Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In what part of a flower are pollen grains produced?
  2. Which dioxide gas do plants absorb from the air during photosynthesis?
  3. Which plant structure anchors it to the ground and absorbs water and nutrients?
  4. What is the region in a stem where leaves and branches arise?
  5. What is the part of a seed that provides nourishment to the developing embryo?
  6. What term describes a plant's ability to bend toward a light source?
  7. What is the term for the process by which plants respond to the length of daylight and darkness?
  8. What type of tissue in plants transports water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant?
  9. What is the female reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of an ovary, stigma, and style?
  10. Which type of plant has seeds with two cotyledons and net-like leaf veins?
  11. What is the process of sexual reproduction in plants involving the fusion of male and female gametes?
Down
  1. What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
  2. What is the process of the shedding of leaves, flowers, and fruit by a plant called?
  3. What is the green pigment in plant cells that is essential for photosynthesis?
  4. What is the reproductive structure in flowering plants?
  5. Which plant tissue is responsible for the transportation of sugars produced during photosynthesis?
  6. What is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts called?
  7. What is the outermost protective layer of a plant cell?
  8. Which specialized structure in a plant root absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
  9. Which plant hormone promotes cell elongation and is responsible for stem growth?

20 Clues: In what part of a flower are pollen grains produced? • What is the reproductive structure in flowering plants? • What is the outermost protective layer of a plant cell? • What is the region in a stem where leaves and branches arise? • What term describes a plant's ability to bend toward a light source? • ...

Plant Systems Vocabulary 2025-09-29

Plant Systems Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Making new plants or animals without needing a male and female (like a plant growing from a cutting).
  2. The part inside a flower that becomes a seed when pollinated.
  3. A living thing that a germ or parasite lives in or on.
  4. When a plant grows toward sunlight.
  5. The tubes in plants (xylem and phloem) that move water and food.
  6. The part of a plant that holds the seeds (like apples or tomatoes).
  7. How a plant moves or grows in response to things like light, water, or touch.
  8. The male part of a flower that makes pollen.
  9. When a plant’s roots grow down and its stem grows up because of gravity.
  10. The thin stalk in a flower that holds up the anther.
  11. All the roots of a plant that hold it in the ground and take in water and food.
  12. The sticky top part of a flower that catches pollen.
  13. The ways seeds get spread, like by wind, animals, or water.
  14. Tiny tubes in plants that carry water from the roots to the leaves.
Down
  1. When a plant’s roots take in food and minerals from the soil.
  2. A yellow powder from flowers that helps make new seeds.
  3. Moving pollen from one flower to another so seeds can form.
  4. The part of a plant that holds it up and carries water and food.
  5. The colorful part of a plant that makes seeds.
  6. The part of a flower that makes pollen.
  7. When a plant’s roots grow toward water.
  8. The part of a flower that makes and holds ovules (which can turn into seeds).
  9. The job or purpose of something.
  10. Tiny tubes in plants that carry food (sugar) from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
  11. The female part of a flower that makes seeds.
  12. When a plant grows or moves because it touches something (like vines wrapping around a pole).
  13. The parts of a plant above the ground, like the stem, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
  14. How the body keeps things balanced and working right.
  15. A group of parts that work together.
  16. The tube in a flower that carries pollen to the ovary.
  17. The green part of a plant that makes food from sunlight.
  18. The part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.

32 Clues: The job or purpose of something. • When a plant grows toward sunlight. • A group of parts that work together. • The part of a flower that makes pollen. • When a plant’s roots grow toward water. • The male part of a flower that makes pollen. • The female part of a flower that makes seeds. • The colorful part of a plant that makes seeds. • ...

Plant structure and function 2024-04-11

Plant structure and function crossword puzzle
Across
  1. plant adapted to moderate conditions
  2. one of two plant transport tissues, non-living, mainly transports water from roots to shoots
  3. plant organ which anchors and plant and collects water (and minerals)
  4. plant adapted to aquatic conditions
  5. structural carbohydrate in plant cell walls
  6. photosynthetic organ of plants
  7. unspecialised plant cells in stem from which new tissues grow
  8. flowering plant phylum
  9. structural protein in plant cell walls
  10. first leaf to appear from a germinating seed
  11. one of two plant transport tissues, living, translocates water and sugars/carbohydrates from photosynthetic tissues to all other tissues
  12. plant class with branched leaf veins, ringed vascular bundles and floral parts in multiples of 4 or 5
  13. connection between sieve elements in phloem to allow conduction of material
  14. collection of transport tubules in plants, including xylem and phloem
  15. thin layer on top of epidermis to prevent water loss
Down
  1. flow of water passively through xylem from root to leaves, uses capillary action
  2. photosynthetic tissue in a leaf, two types: palisade and spongy
  3. pore in a leaf which allows gas exchange and water loss due to transpiration
  4. movement of materials from leaves to other parts of plant
  5. outer layer of cells covering plant
  6. release of water through plant leaves
  7. plant supportive structure, transports water from roots to leaves, new growth comes from this
  8. contains conducting tissue in a leaf (xylem and phloem) and provides structure to the leaf
  9. reproductive organ of angiospermophyta
  10. plant adapted to dry conditions
  11. plant class with parallel leaf veins, random vascular bundles and floral parts in multiples of 3
  12. gaps in spongy mesophyll to assist gas exchange
  13. rich organic and inorganic substrate for terrestrial plant roots
  14. the two cells which open and close the stoma (pore) of a stomate

29 Clues: flowering plant phylum • photosynthetic organ of plants • plant adapted to dry conditions • outer layer of cells covering plant • plant adapted to aquatic conditions • plant adapted to moderate conditions • release of water through plant leaves • reproductive organ of angiospermophyta • structural protein in plant cell walls • structural carbohydrate in plant cell walls • ...

Plant vocab 2024-03-27

Plant vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The main body or stalk of a plant that typically rises above the ground and supports leaves, flowers, and fruits.
  2. A characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
  3. The process by which plants exchange gases, taking in carbon dioxide (CO2) and releasing oxygen (O2).
  4. A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.
  5. The process in which a seed sprouts and begins to grow into a new plant.
  6. The main photosynthetic organs of a plant, often flat and green, where most of the photosynthesis process occurs.
  7. A type of plant tissue that transports water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.
  8. Small openings on the surface of plant leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen and water vapor.
  9. The process by which seeds are spread or distributed away from the parent plant to help in the growth of new plants in different locations.
  10. The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil and absorbs water and nutrients.
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  1. A plant that produces seeds that are not enclosed within a fruit, often found in coniferous trees like pine.
  2. Another type of plant tissue that transports food (usually in the form of sugars) produced through photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
  3. An organism that can produce its own food using energy from sunlight or inorganic substances. Autotrophs are also known as producers as they form the base of the food chain by providing energy for other organisms.
  4. A flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed within a fruit.
  5. The transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organs to the female reproductive organs in plants, leading to fertilization.
  6. The growth or movement of a plant in response to a stimulus, such as light (phototropism) or gravity (geotropism).
  7. Substances that provide nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of a plant.
  8. The process where plants absorb water through the roots and then give off water vapor through pores in their leaves.
  9. The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

19 Clues: A flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed within a fruit. • The process in which a seed sprouts and begins to grow into a new plant. • A characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. • Substances that provide nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of a plant. • ...

Plants 2023-07-06

Plants crossword puzzle
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  1. A plant with thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water, often in arid environments.
  2. The mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds.
  3. The flat, green part of a plant that grows from a stem and carries out photosynthesis.
  4. The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface, absorbing water and nutrients.
  5. The main structural part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits.
  6. A small, non-vascular plant that typically forms a low carpet or cushion-like growth.
  7. A small to medium-sized woody plant with many branches arising from the base.
  8. A small structure containing the embryo of a plant, capable of developing into a new plant.
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  1. A plant with long, flexible stems that climb or sprawl along the ground or other surfaces.
  2. A succulent plant with thick, fleshy stems and spines, often found in arid regions.
  3. The reproductive structure of a plant that is often brightly colored.
  4. A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves, typically providing shade.
  5. A tree with a tall, unbranched trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves.
  6. A low-growing plant with narrow leaves, often covering the ground in lawns.
  7. A medium-sized plant with many branches and a thick growth of leaves.
  8. A non-flowering plant with feathery or leafy fronds, reproducing by spores.

16 Clues: The mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds. • A tree with a tall, unbranched trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves. • The reproductive structure of a plant that is often brightly colored. • A medium-sized plant with many branches and a thick growth of leaves. • A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves, typically providing shade. • ...

Revision of Ecosystems 2017-12-06

Revision of Ecosystems crossword puzzle
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  1. An animal that gets eaten by a predator.
  2. The habitat of a monkey.
  3. This is where photosynthesis happens.
  4. In a food chain, this will eat a producer (or another animal).
  5. The gas given out by photosynthesis.
  6. The tiny holes on the underside of a leaf.
  7. Wind, water and gravity can disperse these from a plant.
  8. What we call a plant, at the bottom of a food chain.
  9. A rabbit has excellent ____ as an adaptation.
  10. A polar bear has this colour fur to help it camouflage.
  11. The waxy top layer of a leaf.
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  1. If a plant is lacking phosphate, its leaves turn this colour.
  2. Make food for the plant.
  3. Photosynthesis makes this for a plant.
  4. An animal that eats other animals.
  5. Take minerals and water from the soil.
  6. If a plant doesn't have enough of this mineral, its leaves will turn yellow.
  7. Plants need this for photosynthesis.
  8. This part of a plant attracts bees.
  9. Sharks have very sharp ____ to help them kill animals.

20 Clues: The habitat of a monkey. • Make food for the plant. • The waxy top layer of a leaf. • An animal that eats other animals. • This part of a plant attracts bees. • The gas given out by photosynthesis. • Plants need this for photosynthesis. • This is where photosynthesis happens. • Photosynthesis makes this for a plant. • Take minerals and water from the soil. • ...

Chapter 9: Seed Plants Vocabulary Quiz 2012-11-05

Chapter 9: Seed Plants Vocabulary Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. the plant structure that contains a young plant inside a protective covering
  2. the female reproductive parts of a flower
  3. cap a structure that covers the tip of a root, protecting the root from injury
  4. a plant that produces seeds that are enclosed in a protective structure
  5. the process by which water is lost through a plant's leaves
  6. the reproductive structure of a gymnosperm
  7. the vascular tissue through which food moves in some plants
  8. a protective structure in plants that encloses the developing seeds
  9. tiny particles produced by plants that contain the microscopic cells that later become sperm cells
  10. the ripened ovary and other structures that enclose one or more seeds of an angiosperm
  11. the small openings on the undersides of most leaves through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can move
  12. a seed leaf that stores food
  13. a plant structure in seed plants that contain an egg cell
  14. the plant horomone that speeds up the rate of growth of plant cells
  15. the young plant that develops from a zygote
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  1. a leaflike structure that encloses the bud of a flower
  2. the reproductive structure of an angiosperm
  3. the growth response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus
  4. the male reproductive parts of a flower
  5. a plant that produces seeds that are not enclosed by a protective covering
  6. the early growth stage of the embryo plant in a seed
  7. a chemical that affects a plant's growth and development
  8. the transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants
  9. an angiosperm that has only one seed leaf
  10. the layer of cells in a plant that produces new phloem and xylem cells
  11. an angiosperm tha thas twon seed leaves
  12. one of the colorful, leaflike structures of a flower
  13. the vascular tissue through which water and nutrients move in some plants

28 Clues: a seed leaf that stores food • the male reproductive parts of a flower • an angiosperm tha thas twon seed leaves • the female reproductive parts of a flower • an angiosperm that has only one seed leaf • the reproductive structure of a gymnosperm • the reproductive structure of an angiosperm • the young plant that develops from a zygote • ...

Plant Biology & Growth Crossword 2022-04-11

Plant Biology & Growth Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Sugar is stored as __________, then built into plant tissue
  2. Photosynthesis occurs in the __________
  3. Nitrate exists in soils and is released from plant residues and organic matter during __________
  4. The response of the plant to grow towards or away from the force of gravity
  5. Soil __________ is the measurement of the alkalinity or acidity of soil and is measured on a scale of 0-14
  6. This is the growing of plants in liquid nutrient solution with or without use of artificial media
  7. Finish the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + __________
  8. Nitrate can affect surface and __________ quality
  9. __________ agriculture is known as conventional farming, modern agriculture, and industrial farming and is the practice of increasing agricultural output while enhancing environmental quality and natural resources
  10. __________ are also known as minor elements or trace elements and they are essential in small quantities
  11. This is a very important form of nitrogen for plants
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  1. The response of the plant to light
  2. __________ nutrients are found in air and water, provided by nature
  3. Nitrate is not present in sufficient quantities for crops, therefore __________ or manure need to be applied
  4. The response of the plant to moisture
  5. Finish the equation: Glucose + __________ = Carbon Dioxide + Water
  6. A process in plants which converts light energy to chemical energy
  7. Finish the equation: __________ + Water = Glucose + Oxygen
  8. Carbon dioxide combines with energy and water in chloroplasts to make __________
  9. The response of the plant to touch
  10. These are required for plant growth: adequate water and __________, sufficient light, correct atmospheric factors, soil or media, and correct temperature
  11. __________ are found in the soil and are needed in large amounts by the plant
  12. This is the breakdown of glucose molecules to release energy
  13. The response of the plant to a particular chemical
  14. __________ in the stem cause the plant to move towards light because they will move to the dark side of the plant and create cell elongation

25 Clues: The response of the plant to light • The response of the plant to touch • The response of the plant to moisture • Photosynthesis occurs in the __________ • Nitrate can affect surface and __________ quality • The response of the plant to a particular chemical • This is a very important form of nitrogen for plants • Finish the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + __________ • ...

Dakota Sheffield 2024-12-11

Dakota Sheffield crossword puzzle
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  1. is a method of plant propagation using extremely small pieces of plant tissue taken from a carefully chosen and prepared mother plant, and growing these under laboratory conditions to produce new plants. It is widely used in commercial horticulture.
  2. a fragment of plant tissue that is used as starting material for plant tissue culture
  3. a mass of exudation and connective tissue that forms around a break in a bone and is converted into bone in healing
  4. nicking, breaking, softening, or otherwise weakening of the seed coating meant to speed up germination
  5. a cutting consisting of a leaf instead of a shoot commonly used in propagating a plant
  6. the process of creating new plants
  7. the cultivation of plant cells, tissues, or organs on specially formulated nutrient media
  8. a young plant grown from seed
  9. is the process of allowing a plant to transition from a protected indoor or greenhouse environment to the harsh outdoor conditions of fluctuating spring temperatures, wind, and full sun exposure
  10. a disease of seedlings caused by several different fungi and fungus-like organisms
  11. a method of propagation where the entire plant is separated into smaller, whole pieces that contain all vegetative parts
  12. the total of an individual plant's aboveground parts, including stems, leaves, and reproductive structures
  13. used to propagate plants that naturally produce suckers (new shoots) from their roots
  14. an estimation of the viability of seeds within a population
  15. the processes used to create an exact genetic replica of another cell, tissue or organism
  16. It provides a gel-like consistency to the medium, allowing plant cells to adhere, grow, and differentiate
  17. the new shoot is just removed (detached) from the parent for planting
  18. a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism
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  1. the reproduction of plants by seeds
  2. the sowing of seeds directly into the garden or field
  3. a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
  4. involves taking vegetative parts of a plant (stems, roots, and/or leaves) and causing them to regenerate into a new plant or, in some cases, several plants.
  5. a process of pre-treating seeds in order to simulate natural conditions that seeds would experience in the soil over-winter
  6. the rooted plant that receives the scion
  7. you start seeds indoors early (before it would be the optimal time to sow that seed outdoors) and transplant them outside only once the weather is right
  8. the act of joining two plants together
  9. a cutting consisting of a segment of current season's growth with a leaf, axillary bud, and a small section of stem used in the propagation of various plants
  10. a detached living portion of a plant (such as a bud or shoot) joined to a stock in grafting
  11. a small or young plant
  12. a technique of plant propagation where the new plant remains at least partially attached to the mother plant while forming new roots and can occur naturally through modified stem structures
  13. includes a piece of stem plus any attached leaves or buds.
  14. an asexual reproduction method in which a new organism develops from a bud of an existing organism

32 Clues: a small or young plant • a young plant grown from seed • the process of creating new plants • the reproduction of plants by seeds • the act of joining two plants together • the rooted plant that receives the scion • the sowing of seeds directly into the garden or field • a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark • ...

Transport in Plant Vocabularies 2024-01-10

Transport in Plant Vocabularies crossword puzzle
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  1. A green pigment found in chloroplasts that captures sunlight energy for photosynthesis.
  2. The outermost layer of cells covering the plant's surface.
  3. Mesophyl tissue which contain fewer chloroplasts but have larger air spaces between them allowing easier gas exchange in leaf.
  4. The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food (glucose) and oxygen.
  5. The mesophyl tissue that are filled with chloroplasts and are the main site of photosynthesis, where sunlight is captured to make sugars for the plant.
  6. These are tiny pores on the leaves that open and close to control gas exchange.
  7. A flowering plant with only one seed leaf (cotyledon) in its embryo.
  8. This is a waxy, waterproof layer that coats the outer surface of leaves and stems.
  9. A flowering plant with two seed leaves (cotyledons) in its embryo.
  10. This is the process where water evaporates from the leaves of a plant, mainly through tiny pores called stomata.
  11. This is the non-living pathway for water and solutes to move through the cell walls and the spaces between cells in a plant.
  12. thick-walled plant cells that provide rigidity and support to plant structures like seeds and nutshells.
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  1. Tiny secret tunnels that let them share water, food, and messages like friendly apartment neighbors.
  2. This is the continuous network of cytoplasm connecting the living cells of a plant through tiny pores called plasmodesmata.
  3. The tissue between the epidermis and the vascular bundles in the stem and root.
  4. A group of xylem and phloem cells bundled together to transport water, minerals, and sugars throughout the plant.
  5. Thin-walled plant cells that make up most of the plant's body.
  6. The innermost layer of the cortex, with specialized cells that control the movement of water and minerals into the vascular tissue.
  7. A simple sugar molecule that is the main product of photosynthesis and the primary energy source for plants and other living things.
  8. The watery solution of minerals and nutrients transported by the xylem from the roots to the rest of the plant.
  9. Tube-shaped cells with thick walls that transport water and dissolved minerals upward from the roots to the rest of the plant.
  10. A tough carbohydrate that makes up the cell walls of plant cells.
  11. A tough waterproof substance that strengthens cell walls in xylem and sclerenchyma cells.
  12. Organelles in plant cells that contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis.
  13. These are plants that have adapted to live in dry environments.
  14. Thick-walled plant cells that provide support and flexibility to stems and leaves.
  15. Elongated cells with thin walls that transport sugars and other organic materials throughout the plant.
  16. The central vein of a leaf, containing vascular bundles that transport water, minerals, and sugars.

28 Clues: The outermost layer of cells covering the plant's surface. • Thin-walled plant cells that make up most of the plant's body. • These are plants that have adapted to live in dry environments. • A tough carbohydrate that makes up the cell walls of plant cells. • A flowering plant with two seed leaves (cotyledons) in its embryo. • ...

Plant Life 2022-07-10

Plant Life crossword puzzle
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  1. DRACAENA TRIFASCIATA IS AN EVERGREEN PERENNIAL PLANT FORMING DENSE STANDS; OFTEN AN INDOOR PLANT, IS IDEAL FOR SMALL PLACES, SHARES A NAME WITH STABLER
  2. SAID GOODBYE TO JACK IN TITANIC
  3. ACTUALLY KNOWN AS A PHALAENOPSIS
  4. COMMON CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN
  5. SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL FLOWER
  6. ITS SEEDS CONTAIN A CHEMICAL WHICH PREVENTS PLANTS FROM GROWING NEARBY
  7. THIS FLOWER BLOOMS IN DAMP AREAS LIKE RIVERS AND WETLANDS, BUT IT CAN SURVIVE FOR YEARS DURING DROUGHTS AND BLOOM AGAIN WHEN IT IS WATERED
  8. OFTEN SERVE A FLOWER BY ATTRACTING POLLINATORS WITH SCENT AND NECTAR
  9. ACTOR APPEARED IN MULTIPLE LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIES AND ALSO MULTIPLE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN MOVIES
  10. YUCCA BREVIFOLIA IS A MEMBER OF THE AGAVE FAMILY AND AN ALBUM TITLE
  11. FLATTENED GREEN OUTGROWTH FROM THE STEM OF A VASCULAR PLANT, ALSO AN ALL-ELECTRIC NISSAN CAR
  12. COLOMBIA'S NATIONAL FLOWER
  13. THIS "FOWL" FLOWER SYMBOLIZES JOYFULNESS
  14. THIS LAWN WEED HAS SEED HEADS THAT SPREAD OUT LIKE FOUR FINGERS
  15. FLOWER SYMBOLIZES PRIDE AND BEAUTY AND COMES IN RED, WHITE, AND PINK
  16. TITAN ARUMS; THE LARGEST FLOWER IN THE WORLD (10' HIGH AND 3' WIDE) WHICH SMELLS OF DECAYING FLESH
  17. THESE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS ARE HIGHLY TOXIC FOR CATS
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  1. COMMON LAWN WEED HAS A LONG TAPROOT AND YELLOW FLOWERS
  2. NON-FLOWERING PLANTS
  3. PRODUCES SYRUP
  4. CHARACTERIZED BY A CLOSED AND CONTINUOUS TREE CANOPY, MOISTURE-DEPENDENT VEGETATION AND ALSO A RESTAURANT
  5. PALE ALE BY HALF ACRE
  6. METALLIC GREEN BUG THAT KILLS TREES
  7. LED ZEPPELIN VOCALIST ROBERT
  8. THE FERTILIZER NUTRIENT REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER K
  9. HIGHLY ACIDIC SOIL PRODUCES THIS COLOR OF HYDRANGEA FLOWERS
  10. CARNIVOROUS PLANT WHICH GETS NUTRITION FROM EATING INSECTS
  11. MOSTLY UNPOPULAR, THIS PRESUMED VEGGIE IS ACTUALLY A FLOWER
  12. THESE SPREADERS GENERALLY PROVIDE THE BEST RESULTS
  13. HERBICIDE ORIGINALLY MADE BY MONSANTO AND SUBJECT OF MORE THAN 10,000 LAWSUITS

30 Clues: PRODUCES SYRUP • NON-FLOWERING PLANTS • PALE ALE BY HALF ACRE • COMMON CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN • SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL FLOWER • COLOMBIA'S NATIONAL FLOWER • LED ZEPPELIN VOCALIST ROBERT • SAID GOODBYE TO JACK IN TITANIC • ACTUALLY KNOWN AS A PHALAENOPSIS • METALLIC GREEN BUG THAT KILLS TREES • THIS "FOWL" FLOWER SYMBOLIZES JOYFULNESS • THESE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS ARE HIGHLY TOXIC FOR CATS • ...

Plant Terms 2022-10-04

Plant Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. They grow in water.
  2. It is usually put in potting soil to make the plant grow faster.
  3. They are plants that require two years to complete their life cycle.
  4. Moss a large absorbent moss, it is used to pack moss.
  5. Where two or more plants are broken up.
  6. It is a mature ripened reproductive structure.
  7. It is food for animals in the water.
  8. It connects two plant segments together.
  9. They are bugs that eat your plant.
  10. It is for making a new plant, and it is also used in horticulture.
  11. It's where the new plant is almost disconnected to the mother plant and growing roots.
  12. It is used as food and usually goes with meats.
  13. It is a pruning method usually used on young plants.
  14. usually bright colored.
  15. They are plants that grow in the air.
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  1. It is usually added to soil to help with water drainage
  2. They are plants that have grown in sand, gravel, or liquid with nutrients. No soil.
  3. engineering: copies a gene or genes with desired traits.
  4. The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight.
  5. A bud of one plant is connected to a different plant.
  6. cutting dead or overgrown branches or stems.
  7. Culture Techniques used to maintain or grow plant cells.
  8. Provides nourishment essential for the growth.
  9. They can live for three or more growing sessions.
  10. The main part of a bush.
  11. they are plants usually they are used as ornamental plants.
  12. something that goes under ground.
  13. what a plant grows in.Growing media: A substance that roots grow and extract water and nutrients

28 Clues: They grow in water. • usually bright colored. • The main part of a bush. • something that goes under ground. • They are bugs that eat your plant. • It is food for animals in the water. • They are plants that grow in the air. • Where two or more plants are broken up. • It connects two plant segments together. • cutting dead or overgrown branches or stems. • ...

Plant Transport 2022-11-19

Plant Transport crossword puzzle
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  1. Structure formed by xylem + phloem
  2. Pores on the surface of the leaf that control gas exchange by opening and closing and are involved in loss of water from leaves
  3. Vascular bundles are located around the outer edge of this plant organ
  4. Leaves will collapse and droop to reduce the surface area for evaporation if a plant loses water faster than it takes in
  5. The constant flow of water from the roots of a plant, through the xylem and out of the leaves
  6. Vessel made of dead tissue responsible for transporting water and mineral ions from the roots to the stem, leaves and flowers
  7. A reaction that uses light energy to produce glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water
  8. Small holes in the end wall of a phloem cell which allows dissolved sugars to pass through
  9. The transport of dissolved sugars around a plant
  10. When the stomata are open, water will evaporate into this part of the leaf to create a concentration gradient for water vapour to diffuse out of the leaf
  11. waterproof layer of the leaf
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  1. Mineral ions enter root hair cells via this process
  2. A substance that provides strength and support to the xylem cell wall
  3. The parts of a plant where new cells are made
  4. The mineral ion that plants need to make DNA and cell membranes
  5. When there is lots of water, these cells will swell and become turgid, opening the stomata, and become floppy and close the stomata when they lose water
  6. water enters the root hair cells via this process
  7. Carbon dioxide can enter the stomata for photosynthesis and water vapour can move out of the leaf to the air via this process
  8. The process in which a liquid changes state and turns into a gas
  9. The loss of water from a plants leaves
  10. Vessel that transports dissolved sugars and other soluble molecules like amino acids around the plant

21 Clues: waterproof layer of the leaf • Structure formed by xylem + phloem • The loss of water from a plants leaves • The parts of a plant where new cells are made • The transport of dissolved sugars around a plant • water enters the root hair cells via this process • Mineral ions enter root hair cells via this process • ...

Plant Biotechnology 2020-03-21

Plant Biotechnology crossword puzzle
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  1. Common carbon source in plant tissue culture.
  2. Inventor of southern blotting.
  3. Also known as Western Blotting.
  4. Expansion of VNTRs
  5. Used in sterilization.
  6. A bacterium which lives in the boiling springs of Yellowstone National Park and similar habitats.
  7. Genes responsible for tumor formation.
  8. An alkaline solution to denature the double-stranded DNA.
  9. A technique used to separate DNA/RNA fragments.
  10. Technique used forpaternity and maternity testing; criminal identification and forensics
  11. One type of the haploid culture .
  12. Expansion of BSA.
  13. One of the most widely used culture media developed by Murashige and Skoog.
  14. Membrane for Western Blotting.
  15. A technique developed in 1977 by James Alwine, David Kemp and George Stark at Stanford University.
  16. English scientist invented RFLP in 1984.
  17. Enzymes used to cut high-molecular-weight DNA strands into smaller fragments.
  18. Enzyme used in PCR
  19. An enzyme play an important role in plant tissue culture.
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  1. Single units of the bases A, T, G, and C.
  2. Gel used for detection of proteins.
  3. A complex sugar derived from seaweeds.
  4. Widely used tissue culture technique to multiply orchids, other ornamentals, and fruit and forest tree species.
  5. Expansions of IEDC.
  6. Dye used to track DNA movement in a gel with blue colouration.
  7. An online database publishing northern blots.
  8. A triploid tissue.
  9. Expansion of TBS.
  10. Used in western blotting for Hybridization.
  11. This help in acclimatization of successful transfer of the plantlets from laboratory plant field.
  12. Used in buffer during Northern Blotting.
  13. Stage II of Micropropagation.
  14. This reaction occur at 54-60°C for 20-40 seconds in PCR.
  15. Membrane used in blotting techniques
  16. One of the stages of somatic embryogenesis.
  17. This involves the use of a single arbitrary primer in a PCR reaction.
  18. Used for staining fluoresces DNA in agarose.
  19. Discovered polymerase chain reaction.

38 Clues: Expansion of TBS. • Expansion of BSA. • Expansion of VNTRs • A triploid tissue. • Enzyme used in PCR • Expansions of IEDC. • Used in sterilization. • Stage II of Micropropagation. • Inventor of southern blotting. • Membrane for Western Blotting. • Also known as Western Blotting. • One type of the haploid culture . • Gel used for detection of proteins. • ...

Plant Classification 2020-02-20

Plant Classification crossword puzzle
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  1. cane bearing vascular plants that reproduce naked seeds
  2. produced by most vascular plants for reproduction
  3. angiosperm whose seeds have one cotyledon, petals in multiples of three, scattered vascular bundles within the stem, fibrous roots, parallel veins in the leaves
  4. dicot's leaf veins
  5. produced my non vascular plants for reproduction
  6. classify a fern
  7. plants that have tissues that deliver needed materials through a plant
  8. tube that transfers water and minerals through a plant
  9. organisms that produce their own food
  10. cone bearing tree
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  1. flowering plants that produce seeds in flowers or fruits
  2. what is a horsetail
  3. tubes that transfer sugar molecules through a plant
  4. what is a moss
  5. are ferns seed bearing or seedless
  6. plants that do not have a xylem and phloem:use diffusion and osmosis to get water and nutrients
  7. why is sap sticky
  8. angiosperm with two cotyledons inside its seed, flower parts in multiples of 4 or 5 and vascular bundles in rings within the stem, tap roots, and netted leaf vains.
  9. a fertilized egg
  10. monocot's leaf veins

20 Clues: what is a moss • classify a fern • a fertilized egg • why is sap sticky • cone bearing tree • dicot's leaf veins • what is a horsetail • monocot's leaf veins • are ferns seed bearing or seedless • organisms that produce their own food • produced my non vascular plants for reproduction • produced by most vascular plants for reproduction • ...

Plant Classification 2020-02-19

Plant Classification crossword puzzle
Across
  1. seeds may have stickers, hooks, or fuzz that stick to animal fur
  2. some seeds are dispersed by wind because of their lightweight seeds
  3. seed leaves where food may be stored
  4. cell wall
  5. produce seeds protected by a flower or fruit
  6. Presence of an internal transport system for water and materials
  7. has seed and uses pollen
  8. sugary materials in plants
  9. produces spores
  10. fertilized egg/zygote
  11. fruits contain seeds that cannot be digested and are deposited in new areas
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  1. two year life cycle
  2. seeds that fall into ocean and rivers can float to new locations
  3. carries water and minerals upward from the roots
  4. produce naked seeds and cones
  5. Absence of an internal transport system for water and dissolved materials
  6. live one growing season
  7. protective covering "skin", keep the embryo from drying out
  8. absorb nutrients
  9. carries sugars made by photosynthesis from leaves to where they will be stored or used

20 Clues: cell wall • produces spores • absorb nutrients • two year life cycle • fertilized egg/zygote • live one growing season • has seed and uses pollen • sugary materials in plants • produce naked seeds and cones • seed leaves where food may be stored • produce seeds protected by a flower or fruit • carries water and minerals upward from the roots • ...

plant classification 2020-02-20

plant classification crossword puzzle
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  1. 12,000+ species
  2. angiosperm with two cotyledons inside its seed
  3. absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
  4. produced by non-vascular plants for reproduction
  5. plants that do not have xylem and phloem
  6. live one growing season
  7. fuzzy and green
  8. angiosperm whose seeds have one cotyledon
  9. tubes that transfer water and minerals throughout a plant
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  1. produced by most vascular plants for reproduction
  2. long needle branches
  3. has xylem phloem
  4. Flowering vascular plants
  5. two year life cycle
  6. Cone bearing and vascular plants
  7. monocot's leaf veins
  8. organism that can produce its own food
  9. sticky fluid in xylem and pholem
  10. dicot's leaf veins
  11. tubes that transport sugar molecules throughout the plant

20 Clues: 12,000+ species • fuzzy and green • has xylem phloem • dicot's leaf veins • two year life cycle • long needle branches • monocot's leaf veins • live one growing season • Flowering vascular plants • Cone bearing and vascular plants • sticky fluid in xylem and pholem • organism that can produce its own food • plants that do not have xylem and phloem • ...

PLANT CLASSIFICATION 2020-03-09

PLANT CLASSIFICATION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. carries water and nutrients
  2. hooks, stickers, or fuzz
  3. naked seeds
  4. seed is blown away
  5. parallel veins
  6. carries sugar
  7. live one growing season
  8. two year life cycle
  9. fertilized egg
  10. mosses:fuzzy green
  11. more than two year life cycle
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  1. non-vascular name
  2. fruits contain seeds that are not digested
  3. seed leaves where food may be stored
  4. pollen falls from male to female
  5. netted veins
  6. early growth of plant embryo
  7. seed is taken into oceans
  8. flowering plants
  9. sticky substance

20 Clues: naked seeds • netted veins • carries sugar • parallel veins • fertilized egg • flowering plants • sticky substance • non-vascular name • seed is blown away • mosses:fuzzy green • two year life cycle • live one growing season • hooks, stickers, or fuzz • seed is taken into oceans • carries water and nutrients • early growth of plant embryo • more than two year life cycle • ...

Plant Classification 2020-03-08

Plant Classification crossword puzzle
Across
  1. netted leaf viens, flower parts in 4 or 5s, vascular tissue in rings in the stem
  2. called bryophytes, must have contact with moisture, do not have xylem and phloem
  3. one growing season, herbaceous stems
  4. produced by most vascular plants for reproduction
  5. flowering vascular plant produce seeds or fruits
  6. parallel leaf viens, flower parts in threes, tissue scattered in cross section of leaf
  7. plants that have both tissues
  8. tubes in the plant that transfer food
  9. two year growing season, once they produce seeds the plants die
  10. cone bearing tree
  11. tubes in the plant that transfer water
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  1. plant cell wall
  2. cone bearing vascular plants produce seeds and fruit
  3. live more than two years, flower every year
  4. way of getting seed away by wind, carrying, eating, and water
  5. organism that can produce its own food
  6. monocots leaf viens
  7. absorb nutrients
  8. dicots leaf viens
  9. produced by non vascular plants for reproduction

20 Clues: plant cell wall • absorb nutrients • dicots leaf viens • cone bearing tree • monocots leaf viens • plants that have both tissues • one growing season, herbaceous stems • tubes in the plant that transfer food • organism that can produce its own food • tubes in the plant that transfer water • live more than two years, flower every year • ...

Plant Classification 2020-02-11

Plant Classification crossword puzzle
Across
  1. angiosperm with two cotyledons inside its seed, flower parts in multiples of four or five, and vascular bundles in rings within stem, tap roots, and netted leaf veins
  2. fertilized egg/zygote
  3. Flowering, vascular plants that produce seeds in flowers or fruit.
  4. Cone bearing, vascular plants that produce "naked seeds".
  5. tubes that transport sugar molecules throughout the plant
  6. sticky fluid that can be found in the xylem and the phloem
  7. protective covering;"skin", keeps the embryo from drying out
  8. plants that have tissues that deliver needed materials throughout a plant
  9. cone bearing tree
  10. dicot's leaf veins
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  1. produced by most vascular plants for reproduction
  2. seed leaves where food may be stored
  3. supports the plant
  4. the plant produces sperm and egg cells
  5. tubes that transfer water and minerals throughout a plant
  6. plants plants that do not have xylem and phloem; use diffusion and osmosis to get water and nutrientsvascular plants: plants that have tissues that deliver needed materials throughout a plant
  7. angiosperm whose seeds have one cotyledon, petals in multiples of 3, scattered vascular bundles within the stem, fibrous roots, parallel veins in the leaves
  8. produced by non-vascular plants for reproduction
  9. monocot's leaf veins
  10. organism that can produce its own food Seeds produced by most vascular plants for reproductionSpores: produced by non-vascular plants for reproduction

20 Clues: cone bearing tree • supports the plant • dicot's leaf veins • monocot's leaf veins • fertilized egg/zygote • seed leaves where food may be stored • the plant produces sperm and egg cells • produced by non-vascular plants for reproduction • produced by most vascular plants for reproduction • tubes that transfer water and minerals throughout a plant • ...

PLANT CLASSIFICATION 2020-03-13

PLANT CLASSIFICATION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. two year life cycle
  2. produce naked seeds and cones
  3. consists of a xylem and phloem
  4. some seeds may be surrounded by this
  5. absorbs nutrients from the ground
  6. flower parts in multiples of 3
  7. another word for non-vascular
  8. a plant's cell wall is made out of this
  9. contains sperm
  10. netted veins in leaves
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  1. live one growing season
  2. flowering plants
  3. example of a dicot
  4. fetilized egg
  5. this type of plant requires a constantly moist environemnt
  6. example of a monocot
  7. during this stage, the plant produces egg and sperm cells
  8. an example of a non-vascular plant
  9. seed leaves where food may be stores
  10. protective covering that keeps the embryo from drying out

20 Clues: fetilized egg • contains sperm • flowering plants • example of a dicot • two year life cycle • example of a monocot • netted veins in leaves • live one growing season • produce naked seeds and cones • another word for non-vascular • consists of a xylem and phloem • flower parts in multiples of 3 • absorbs nutrients from the ground • an example of a non-vascular plant • ...

Plant Classification 2020-03-04

Plant Classification crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes its own food
  2. cone bearing vascular plant
  3. soaks up water and digs deep in ground
  4. has one cotyledon
  5. monocots leaf veins
  6. ripens into fruit
  7. tubes that transfer water and minerals
  8. colorful leaves that attract pollinators
  9. cone bearing tree
  10. where pollen gets stuck
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  1. flowering vascular plant
  2. tubes that transfer sugar molecules
  3. produces pollen for flower
  4. plants that don't have a phloem or xylem
  5. holds and supports flower
  6. dicots leaf veins
  7. in multiples of 4 or 5
  8. produced by most vascular plants for reproduction
  9. produced by most non vascular plants for reproduction
  10. main site where photosynthesis occurs

20 Clues: dicots leaf veins • has one cotyledon • ripens into fruit • cone bearing tree • makes its own food • monocots leaf veins • in multiples of 4 or 5 • where pollen gets stuck • flowering vascular plant • holds and supports flower • produces pollen for flower • cone bearing vascular plant • tubes that transfer sugar molecules • main site where photosynthesis occurs • ...

Plant Physiology 2020-03-31

Plant Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. leaves with a hairy feel
  2. science of growing field crops
  3. leaves release water vapor
  4. cells open and close somates
  5. root may branches
  6. Latin word meaning "garden cultivation"
  7. necessary for photosynthesis
  8. cap new cell
  9. skin of the leaf
  10. transports food from leaves to roots
  11. speed cell growth
  12. small openings under the leaf
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  1. leaves that are smooth non hairy
  2. 6CO2+6H20=C6HO6+6O2
  3. filled with moisture
  4. hormones that break dormancy
  5. converts starches and sugars to energy
  6. transports water from roots to stem and leaves
  7. hasten fruit ripening
  8. loses leaves in dormant season
  9. root one branch
  10. hair absorbs moisture

22 Clues: cap new cell • root one branch • skin of the leaf • root may branches • speed cell growth • 6CO2+6H20=C6HO6+6O2 • filled with moisture • hasten fruit ripening • hair absorbs moisture • leaves with a hairy feel • leaves release water vapor • hormones that break dormancy • cells open and close somates • necessary for photosynthesis • small openings under the leaf • ...

Plant Structures 2020-11-25

Plant Structures crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stalk that extends from stem to the base of the leaf
  2. elongated cells with unevenly thickened walls that provide structural support
  3. main root the grows vertically from which many smaller lateral roots arise
  4. points of attachment for leaves, aerial roots, and flowers
  5. outer layer of cork cells that protect woody plants from damage
  6. transports water and nutrients in a plant while also providing support
  7. arrangement of leaves on a stem
  8. control the opening and closing of stomata
  9. cells have secondary cell walls that are thickened with deposits of lignin but many of them are dead at maturity
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  1. region of continuous cell growth and cell division
  2. aerial stem modification that enables the plant to climb surfaces for support
  3. membrane of the central vacuole
  4. hair-like structures on the epidermal surface
  5. the ground tissue towards the interior of the vascular tissue in a stem or root
  6. the most common plant cells
  7. make and store other plant pigments
  8. membrane-bound organelles with their own DNA
  9. waxy layer known that covers the leaves of all plant species to reduce the rate of water loss from the leaf surface
  10. waxy substance called that is present on the walls of the endodermal cells
  11. travels the length of the leaf and branches to each side producing veins of vascular tissue

20 Clues: the most common plant cells • membrane of the central vacuole • arrangement of leaves on a stem • make and store other plant pigments • control the opening and closing of stomata • membrane-bound organelles with their own DNA • hair-like structures on the epidermal surface • region of continuous cell growth and cell division • ...

PLANT CELLS 2021-09-07

PLANT CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It occupies around 30% of the cell’s volume in a mature plant cell.
  2. They are the double-membraned organelles found in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells.
  3. They are found in non-photosynthetic tissues of plants. They are used for the storage of protein, lipid and starch.
  4. They are found in all eukaryotic cells which are involved in distributing synthesized macromolecules.
  5. It is an elongated organelle enclosed by phospholipid membrane. The chloroplast is shaped like a disc.
  6. It is the semi-permeable membrane that is present within the cell wall. It is composed of a thin layer of protein and fat.
  7. Are the transport cells in vascular plants. They help in the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the leaves and other parts of the plants.
  8. They are hard or rigid cells, which play a primary role in providing support to the plants when there is restraining growth in a plant due to lack of hardening agent in primary walls.
  9. The vital function of a nucleus is to store DNA or hereditary information required for cell division, metabolism and growth.
  10. They are the smallest membrane-bound organelles which comprise RNA and protein.
  11. Is the gel-like fluid inside the cell. It is the medium for chemical reaction. It provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell.
Down
  1. Referred to as the “traffic police” of the cell. They play a key role in sorting many of the cell's proteins and membrane constituents, and in directing them to their proper destinations.
  2. Needle-shaped crystals of calcium oxalate monohydrate or calcium carbonate as aragonite.
  3. They are the living cells of plants, which are involved in the production of leaves.
  4. Is the most conspicuous domain in the eukaryotic cell nucleus, whose main function is ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis and ribosome biogenesis.
  5. They are necessary to store starch, to carry out the process of photosynthesis.
  6. Is a group of crystals of calcium oxalate, silicates, or carbonates present in plants, and are thought to be a defense against herbivory due to their toxicity.
  7. Are plastids or organelles responsible for the storage of starch granules.
  8. It is a rigid layer which is composed of cellulose, glycoproteins, lignin, pectin and hemicellulose.
  9. Are called suicidal bags as they hold digestive enzymes in an enclosed membrane.

20 Clues: It occupies around 30% of the cell’s volume in a mature plant cell. • Are plastids or organelles responsible for the storage of starch granules. • They are necessary to store starch, to carry out the process of photosynthesis. • They are the smallest membrane-bound organelles which comprise RNA and protein. • ...

Plant Anatomy 2014-04-25

Plant Anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This type of flower has both a pistil and stamen and may or may not be missing petals or sepals.
  2. This type of flower would have petals, sepals, pistil, and stamen.
  3. This is the layer of the leaf wear the majority of photosynthesis takes place.
  4. A horizontal specialized stem that grows above ground such as would be found with strawberries.
  5. This structure protects the root as it grows through the course soil.
  6. A horizontal specialized stem that grows under ground such as would be found with Iris'.
  7. This type of flower could be missing any of the four main parts of the flower.
  8. This type of flower is missing either male or female parts.
  9. This type of root system has a series of even sized roots.
  10. This structure of the leaf is the waxy coating that allows the leaf to retain moisture.
  11. This part of the flower is a very thing stalk that holds up the anther.
  12. A short flat specialized stem that has fleshy leaves such as an onion.
  13. This part of the flower is found as green leaf like structures that protects the flower bud as it is developing.
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  1. This is the part of the stem where leaves are attached.
  2. This is the whole female structure of the flower.
  3. This is the point of growth in both roots and stems.
  4. This is the part of the flower that makes and stores the pollen.
  5. These structure greatly increase the surface area of the root allowing for more absorption.
  6. These are colorful leaf like structures that attract pollinators.
  7. This is a storage layer of the leaf that holds raw materials needed for photosynthesis.
  8. This is the whole male part of the flower.
  9. This part of the flower contains the ovules which will become seeds.
  10. This type of root system has one main root and several secondary roots.
  11. A specialized stem that has swollen tips that store food.
  12. This part of the flower catches the pollen.
  13. Flat structure of a leaf that catches the sunlight.
  14. A short flat specialized stem that does not have fleshy leaves such as the gladiolus.
  15. This part of the flower connects the stigma to the ovary.
  16. The reproductive part of the plant.

29 Clues: The reproductive part of the plant. • This is the whole male part of the flower. • This part of the flower catches the pollen. • This is the whole female structure of the flower. • Flat structure of a leaf that catches the sunlight. • This is the point of growth in both roots and stems. • This is the part of the stem where leaves are attached. • ...

Plant Physiology 2014-11-09

Plant Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The state of a cell when it is full of water, causing the plant to be hard
  2. A gas utilised during photosynthesis
  3. The degree to which a stomata is open. The higher the ________, the more open the stoma
  4. The type of variable that is placed on the y axis
  5. The study of the structure and function
  6. Type of pore or cavity that is located immediately proximal to stomata. It allows rapid diffusion
  7. An opening between guard cells founds in the epidermis
  8. A type of product that functions to reduce or stop transpiration
  9. The phenomenon of water molecules sticking together
  10. A single celled, transparent layer that has little to no chloroplasts
  11. The name of the process that describes the movement of sucrose from sources to sinks
  12. Type of mesophyll cell that is irregularly shaped and allows exchange of gases and water
  13. Type of mesophyll cell that contains more chloroplasts than any other type of cell in the leaf
  14. The tissue responsible for water movement
  15. A substance or layer that allows liquids or gases to pass through it. The less ________, the less likely liquid or gas is to pass through it
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  1. Type of cell found in epidermis that controls the opening and closing of stomata
  2. A by-product of photosynthesis
  3. Plants with stomata on the _______ epidermis are often found in water environments due to increased water loss
  4. The tissue responsible for sucrose movement
  5. A word that describes a hot and dry region, commonly associated with the desert
  6. The difference between the amount of ions in one region as compared to another (2 words)
  7. The process of water movement through a plant and to the areas where it is evaporated
  8. The amount of water vapour in the air
  9. The name given to sites that sucrose is delivered to
  10. The diffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane
  11. Outmost layer of the leaf that functions to protect and prevent water loss (2 words)
  12. The process of converting light energy into "plant food"
  13. When water molecules stick to the walls of the xylem vessels
  14. A type of stomata that is lowered and functions to decrease water loss, increase relative humidity around the stomata and shield stomata from wind
  15. The movement of molecules from a high concentration to low concentration
  16. The state of a cell when it lacks water, causing the plant to be floppy
  17. The green pigment which is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis
  18. A site of photosynthesis

33 Clues: A site of photosynthesis • A by-product of photosynthesis • A gas utilised during photosynthesis • The amount of water vapour in the air • The study of the structure and function • The tissue responsible for water movement • The tissue responsible for sucrose movement • The type of variable that is placed on the y axis • The phenomenon of water molecules sticking together • ...

Plant Structures 2014-11-30

Plant Structures crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Vascular tissue that transports food
  2. Type of stem that is often soft, example ivy
  3. Capture the sun’s energy and carry out the food-making process of photosynthesis
  4. Outer bark that protects the cells inside
  5. Scattering of seeds by either animals or the wind
  6. Female reproductive part of a flower
  7. Protects the seeds as they develop
  8. Reproductive structure of an angiosperm
  9. Male reproductive part of a flower
  10. Pores that control when gases enter of leave the leaf
  11. Old, inactive xylem that helps support the tree
  12. Anchor a plant in the ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil, and sometimes store food
  13. Fertilized egg
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  1. Usually the most colorful parts of the flower, pollinators are attracted to their color and sent
  2. Represent a year of growth in a tree, made from xylem
  3. Hard to pull out of the ground, Cacti are examples
  4. Leaflike parts of a flower, protect the developing flower
  5. Tissue that produces new xylem and phloem
  6. Waxy layers that help plant reduces water loss
  7. Structures in which food is made
  8. Occurs when the embryo begins to grow again and pushing out of the seed
  9. Consists of many similarly sized roots, forming a dense tangled mass, Onions are examples
  10. The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures
  11. Protects the root as it grows through the soil
  12. Acts like plastic wrap, protecting the embryo and its food from drying out
  13. Type of stem that is hard and rigid, like in most trees.
  14. Slender tube, connects the stigma to a hollow structure at the base of the flower
  15. Pollen is produced here
  16. The young plant that develops from the zygote
  17. carries substances between the plant's roots and leaves, provides support for the plant
  18. Vascular tissue that transports water; also known as sapwood in trees

31 Clues: Fertilized egg • Pollen is produced here • Structures in which food is made • Protects the seeds as they develop • Male reproductive part of a flower • Vascular tissue that transports food • Female reproductive part of a flower • Reproductive structure of an angiosperm • Tissue that produces new xylem and phloem • Outer bark that protects the cells inside • ...

Plant Review 2015-01-22

Plant Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A reactant in photosynthesis that comes through holes in the leaves called stomata
  2. plant cells have a _________________ which supports and protects the plants
  3. Some plants can grow tall because they have a ______________________ to transport water and nutrients
  4. Plants have cells that have a nucleus, so they are ___________________________
  5. the place in the cell where cellular respiration occurs
  6. when water leaves through the openings of the leaves called stomata
  7. plants that have seeds surrounded by fruits
  8. is absorbed by the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts
  9. Plants that have seeds not surrounded by fruits
  10. where the pollen is made on a flower
Down
  1. A reactant in photosynthesis that is absorbed by the roots
  2. the process that released the energy from the glucose so the plant can use it
  3. one of the most effective ways for pollination to occur
  4. the female part of the flower
  5. the product of photosynthesis that leaves from the plant through holes in the leaves called stomata
  6. Because plants make their own food, we say they are ___________________
  7. Plants are made of more than one cell, so they are _________________________
  8. when the days are shorter and colder, plants become ____________________
  9. the product of photosynthesis that has a large amount of stored energy
  10. the male part of a flower

20 Clues: the male part of a flower • the female part of the flower • where the pollen is made on a flower • plants that have seeds surrounded by fruits • Plants that have seeds not surrounded by fruits • is absorbed by the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts • one of the most effective ways for pollination to occur • the place in the cell where cellular respiration occurs • ...

Plant Cuttings 2015-08-12

Plant Cuttings crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When cutting is established
  2. Cutting that can be taken in winter
  3. Time for hardwood cutting
  4. Ill health due to virus
  5. Type of bin with bottom heat
  6. How a plant reproduces
  7. Growing bud
  8. Trees that loose leaves
  9. An apple is one
  10. Part of a plant used for propagation
  11. Popular border in garden
  12. Short piece of stem to be used for propagation
  13. Condition of soil that isn't too wet
  14. Bacteria found in soil
  15. Removal of a growing tip by hand
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  1. Cut in the plant
  2. Healthy growth
  3. Provides ideal conditions for cuttings
  4. Ornamental bushes
  5. Cutting that can be taken in spring
  6. Liquid or powder chemical
  7. Bark tail left on a shoot
  8. Tool to make a hole in compost
  9. Sideways growth
  10. Plants that live year after year
  11. Trees that keep leaves
  12. No growth during this period
  13. Growing medium
  14. Animals that cause harm
  15. Clematis and Wisteria are these
  16. Outdoor frost protector
  17. Time for softwood cutting

32 Clues: Growing bud • Healthy growth • Growing medium • Sideways growth • An apple is one • Cut in the plant • Ornamental bushes • How a plant reproduces • Trees that keep leaves • Bacteria found in soil • Ill health due to virus • Trees that loose leaves • Animals that cause harm • Outdoor frost protector • Popular border in garden • Liquid or powder chemical • Time for hardwood cutting • ...

plant crossword 2015-12-08

plant crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / flowering plant with an embryo and two cotyledons
  2. / producing spores
  3. fertilization / eggs occur within reproductions structure of a parent
  4. / moisture is carried through plants from the roots
  5. / branching roots growing from the stem
  6. / growth hormones in fungi
  7. / seeds unprotected by an ovary
  8. / part of the female reproductive system
  9. tissue / where the growth takes place
  10. / produced by roots and traveling upward through xylem
  11. / produces seeds enclosed within a carpel
  12. / conducts sugars and other metabolic products
  13. hair / microscopic outgrowths from the outer layer
  14. tissue / tissue in higher plants
  15. / conducts water and dissolved nutrients
Down
  1. / connects the stigma and ovary
  2. / transferring pollen from anther to stigma
  3. / external stimulus
  4. dispersal / transport of seeds away from the parent plant
  5. / root growing vertically downward
  6. / flowering plant with an embryo and one cotyledon
  7. / casues elongation of cells in shoots
  8. / producing zygote
  9. / inner layer of cells
  10. growth / increase thickness
  11. / part of a stamen that contains pollen
  12. cells / pair of curved cells surrounded a stoma
  13. growth / increase length in shoot
  14. / tip of carpel and receives pollen

29 Clues: / producing spores • / producing zygote • / external stimulus • / inner layer of cells • / growth hormones in fungi • growth / increase thickness • / connects the stigma and ovary • / seeds unprotected by an ovary • tissue / tissue in higher plants • growth / increase length in shoot • / root growing vertically downward • / tip of carpel and receives pollen • ...

Plant Physiology 2016-10-24

Plant Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first leaves that can be observed from a germinating seed
  2. A stem found below the cotyledons and above the root
  3. Growth in presence of light short and green
  4. The development of a seedling in the presence of light
  5. Group of cells that gives rise to leaves
  6. Found in the growing tips of roots and shoots in plants that consists of actively dividing cells
  7. The developed upper cells in a zygote
  8. A group of cells that is made along with the embryo and through elongation carries the embryo towards its food source
  9. Process of cell division that results in four haploid daughter cells
  10. The smaller spore that later develops into the male gametophyte
  11. Process in cell division in which the nucleus divides and makes two identical daughter cells
  12. Substance that is toxic to plants and is usually used to destroy vegetation
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  1. The part of the seed that later develops into a plant
  2. Diploid multicellular generation found in plants that produces haploid spores
  3. A protein that binds to a specific DNA sequence and controls the rate of transcription from DNA to mRNA
  4. The development of a seedling in the dark
  5. The larger meiospore made in plants and ultimately develops into a female gametophyte
  6. Haploid multicellular generation found in plants that developed from a haploid spore
  7. The response and orientation of a plant in response to light
  8. A slender talk that attaches the lead blade to the stem
  9. A single chain polypeptide able to degrade proteins
  10. A protein complex that breaks down proteins tagged by ubiquitin
  11. A group of hormones that induce stem elongation germination and flowering
  12. The developed lower cells in a zygote
  13. Plant hormones that regulate the growth of plants
  14. One of many plant hormones that regulates growth and causes growth of shoots
  15. Growth in partial or complete absence of light long and pale
  16. Inhibits seed germination seed growth and other gibberllin dependent pathways
  17. Part of a seed that stores food such as proteins starch and nutrients for the embryo
  18. The outer layer of cells in an apical meristem

30 Clues: The developed lower cells in a zygote • The developed upper cells in a zygote • Group of cells that gives rise to leaves • The development of a seedling in the dark • Growth in presence of light short and green • The outer layer of cells in an apical meristem • Plant hormones that regulate the growth of plants • A single chain polypeptide able to degrade proteins • ...

Plant Genetics 2016-02-02

Plant Genetics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small synthetic organic compound.
  2. Fusion of gametes or of their nuclei in reproduction.
  3. part of the plant stem between nodes.
  4. where microtubules are produced
  5. Transports sucrose and other dissolved solids around the plant.
  6. genes which regulate how body parts are formed and in what location.
  7. region of the chromosome where microtubules attach.
  8. part of the stem from which a leaf, branch, or root grows.
  9. a gene or genetic material from one plant which has been place in another.
  10. process by which cells generate new proteins
  11. activity of getting rid of vermin.
  12. decomposition of a chemical compound by reaction with water.
  13. having a pair of each type of chromosome; chromosome number is doubled.
  14. loose membranous outer covering.
Down
  1. chromosome pairs, one from each parent which are similar in length, gene position, and centromere location.
  2. Having a single set of chromosomes.
  3. two identical copies of a single chromosome which are connected by centromeres.
  4. having the ability to differentiate into all cell types.
  5. sexual form of a plant in alternation of generations.
  6. asexual form of a plant in the alternation of generations.
  7. join plants by insertion or by placing in close contact.
  8. Over random exchange of genes which result in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring.
  9. refers to the passage of genetic code from parent to offspring
  10. destruction of the cells from the inside out.
  11. cytoplasmic division of a cell which results in two daughter cells.
  12. protein structures which move chromosomes through the cell.
  13. two strands into which move chromosomes divides during cell division.
  14. pair of homologous chromosomes.

28 Clues: where microtubules are produced • pair of homologous chromosomes. • loose membranous outer covering. • small synthetic organic compound. • activity of getting rid of vermin. • Having a single set of chromosomes. • part of the plant stem between nodes. • process by which cells generate new proteins • destruction of the cells from the inside out. • ...

Plant Crossword 2017-05-08

Plant Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the female reproductive parts of a flower
  2. a flower that contains all four parts
  3. type of asexual reproduction in plants
  4. the waxy covering on a leaf that helps make the leaf waterproof
  5. type of vascular tissue that transports water away from the roots
  6. type of tissue that is composed of regions or rapidly dividing cells
  7. the opening on the underside of leaves that allows gas exchange
  8. a generation that consists of haploid sperm and egg cells
  9. leaf-life structures that surround the plant and provide protection
  10. the first part of the embryo to appear outside the seed
  11. later of the leaf that contains the chlorophyll and is the main site of photosynthesis
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  1. outer layer of the leaf that does not contain any chlorophyll
  2. a cell type that provides flexibility
  3. type of tissue that allows to the transport of substances
  4. type of vascular tissue that transports sugars and compounds throughout the plant
  5. term given to conifers that produce both male and female cones
  6. a flower missing one or more of its parts
  7. a cell type that is responsible for storage, photosynthesis, and gas exchange
  8. the male reproductive parts of a flower
  9. colored tissue of a flower that attracts insects

20 Clues: a cell type that provides flexibility • a flower that contains all four parts • type of asexual reproduction in plants • the male reproductive parts of a flower • the female reproductive parts of a flower • a flower missing one or more of its parts • colored tissue of a flower that attracts insects • the first part of the embryo to appear outside the seed • ...

Plant Crossword 2017-05-08

Plant Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a generation that consists of haploid sperm and egg cells
  2. term given to conifers that produce both male and female cones
  3. the opening on the underside of leaves that allows gas exchange
  4. term given to the growth of a seed embryo
  5. later of the leaf that contains the chlorophyll and is the main site of photosynthesis
  6. colored tissue of a flower that attracts insects
  7. a cell type that provides support and lacks a cytoplasm
  8. another name for carpel
  9. the first part of the embryo to appear outside the seed
Down
  1. outer layer of the leaf that does not contain any chlorophyll
  2. a flower missing one or more of its parts
  3. type of asexual reproduction in plants
  4. type of tissue that is composed of regions or rapidly dividing cells
  5. type of vascular tissue that transports water away from the roots
  6. the waxy covering on a leaf that helps make the leaf waterproof
  7. the male reproductive parts of a flower
  8. process by which water is used by leaves or evaporates out the stomata
  9. a flower that contains all four parts
  10. type of tissue that allows to the transport of substances
  11. the female reproductive parts of a flower

20 Clues: another name for carpel • a flower that contains all four parts • type of asexual reproduction in plants • the male reproductive parts of a flower • a flower missing one or more of its parts • term given to the growth of a seed embryo • the female reproductive parts of a flower • colored tissue of a flower that attracts insects • ...

Plant Practical 2017-04-19

Plant Practical crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Prunus serotina
  2. Toxicodendron radicans
  3. Quercus stellate
  4. Arisaema triphyllum
  5. Quercus alba
  6. Magnolia virginiana
  7. Tillandsia usneoides
  8. Carpinus carolinian
  9. Osmund cinnamomea
  10. Quercus nigra
  11. {Polystichum acrostichoides
  12. Smilax rotundifolia
  13. Sassafras albidum
  14. Carya tormentosa
  15. Pteridium aquilinum
  16. Acer rubrum
  17. Yucca gloriosa
  18. Liriodendron tulipifera
  19. Hexastylis artifolia
  20. Juniperus virginiana
  21. Quercus veluntina
  22. Pinus serotine
  23. Ilex opaca
  24. Quercus laevis
  25. Vitis species
  26. Hamamelis virginiana
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  1. Chamaecrista fasciculaa
  2. Dryopteris ludoviciana
  3. Albizia julibrissin
  4. Lonicera japonica
  5. Athyrium filix-femina
  6. Quercus falcate
  7. Woodwardia areolate
  8. Eupatorium capillifoium
  9. Arundinara gigantea
  10. Liquidambar styraciflua
  11. Mitchella ripens
  12. Coruns florida
  13. Magnolia grandiflora
  14. Myrica cerifera
  15. Taxodium distichum
  16. Quercus maralandica
  17. Pinus taeda
  18. Persea barbonia

44 Clues: Ilex opaca • Acer rubrum • Pinus taeda • Quercus alba • Quercus nigra • Vitis species • Coruns florida • Yucca gloriosa • Pinus serotine • Quercus laevis • Prunus serotina • Quercus falcate • Myrica cerifera • Persea barbonia • Quercus stellate • Carya tormentosa • Mitchella ripens • Lonicera japonica • Osmund cinnamomea • Sassafras albidum • Quercus veluntina • Taxodium distichum • Arisaema triphyllum • ...

Plant Responses 2018-04-15

Plant Responses crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Low-temperature stimulation of flowering
  2. Promote cell division in plants
  3. Produced in small quantities by the plant that causes them to grow abnormally tall
  4. Chemicals used to prevent plant growth
  5. Flowers when days are longer/nights are shorter
  6. Plant's response to changes in length of days and nights
  7. Detachment of leaves, flowers, and fruits
  8. Response to daily light/dark cycles
  9. Plants growth in response to gravity
  10. (NAA)Synthetic auxin used to promote root formation on stem and leaf cuttings
  11. Response of a plant to grow either away or towards a light source.
  12. Synthetic hormone used to help ripen fruits by breaking down into ethylene gas
  13. Rapid elongation of stems during spring
  14. Flowers when days are short/nights are long
Down
  1. Flowers regardless of day length
  2. Ripens fruits
  3. Plants that only live for two years and produce flowers/seeds in second year
  4. Hormones involved in plant-cell elongation, shoot and bud growth, and rooting
  5. A bluish, light-sensitive pigment that monitors changes in day length
  6. Movement in response to a stimulus but is independent of the location of the stimulus
  7. Chemical messengers that affect a plant's ability to respond to the environment
  8. Hormones stimulating or inhibiting plant growth
  9. Mixture of 2,4-D and another auxin used to defoliate jungles during the Vietnam War
  10. Plant's growth response to touching a solid object
  11. Nastic movement in response to touching a plant
  12. When plants have a specific requirement for darkness length
  13. (IAA)Natural auxin that stimulates development of fleshy fruit
  14. Occurs when nights become longer and plants no longer produces chlorophyll
  15. Inhibition of lateral buds due to the presence of a shoot tip nearby
  16. Also known as heliotropism; The motion of leaves or follows following the sun's movement across the sky
  17. Response of a plant to grow either away or towards an environmental stimulus
  18. Plant growth in response to a chemical
  19. (ABA) Inhibits other hormones (like IAA) and helps to keep plant in dormancy

33 Clues: Ripens fruits • Promote cell division in plants • Flowers regardless of day length • Response to daily light/dark cycles • Plants growth in response to gravity • Chemicals used to prevent plant growth • Plant growth in response to a chemical • Rapid elongation of stems during spring • Low-temperature stimulation of flowering • Detachment of leaves, flowers, and fruits • ...

Plant Responses 2018-04-15

Plant Responses crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Response to daily light/dark cycles
  2. Plant growth in response to a chemical
  3. Movement in response to a stimulus but is independent of the location of the stimulus
  4. Response of a plant to grow either away or towards a light source.
  5. Inhibition of lateral buds due to the presence of a shoot tip nearby
  6. When plants have a specific requirement for darkness length
  7. Low-temperature stimulation of flowering
  8. Flowers when days are short/nights are long
  9. Synthetic hormone used to help ripen fruits by breaking down into ethylene gas
  10. Also known as heliotropism; The motion of leaves or follows following the sun's movement across the sky
  11. A bluish, light-sensitive pigment that monitors changes in day length
  12. Plants that only live for two years and produce flowers/seeds in second year
  13. Plants growth in response to gravity
  14. (ABA) Inhibits other hormones (like IAA) and helps to keep plant in dormancy
  15. Response of a plant to grow either away or towards an environmental stimulus
Down
  1. Mixture of 2,4-D and another auxin used to defoliate jungles during the Vietnam War
  2. Promote cell division in plants
  3. Nastic movement in response to touching a plant
  4. Plant's response to changes in length of days and nights
  5. Hormones involved in plant-cell elongation, shoot and bud growth, and rooting
  6. Produced in small quantities by the plant that causes them to grow abnormally tall
  7. Chemical messengers that affect a plant's ability to respond to the environment
  8. Hormones stimulating or inhibiting plant growth
  9. (IAA) Natural auxin that stimulates development of fleshy fruit
  10. (NAA) Synthetic auxin used to promote root formation on stem and leaf cuttings
  11. Chemicals used to prevent plant growth
  12. Rapid elongation of stems during spring
  13. Occurs when nights become longer and plants no longer produces chlorophyll
  14. Plant's growth response to touching a solid object
  15. Flowers regardless of day length
  16. Ripens fruits
  17. Detachment of leaves, flowers, and fruits
  18. Flowers when days are longer/nights are shorter

33 Clues: Ripens fruits • Promote cell division in plants • Flowers regardless of day length • Response to daily light/dark cycles • Plants growth in response to gravity • Plant growth in response to a chemical • Chemicals used to prevent plant growth • Rapid elongation of stems during spring • Low-temperature stimulation of flowering • Detachment of leaves, flowers, and fruits • ...

Plant Organs 2016-11-09

Plant Organs crossword puzzle
Across
  1. below the epicotyl
  2. protective outside of woody plants (think bark)
  3. pores that make up about 1% of the leaf's surface
  4. female organ of reproduction
  5. tightly packed ring of cells at the innermost center of the cortex
  6. another word for endosperm
  7. male reproductive organ
  8. male reproductive cells
  9. covers the outside surface of the root
  10. support a plants leaves and flowers
  11. the part of a seed that develops into a plant
Down
  1. reproductive organ of angiosperms
  2. where lateral roots are produced
  3. first organ to emerge in the generating seed
  4. top portion of the embryo
  5. Epidermal cells have ____ to increase the surface absorption of water
  6. female reproductive cells
  7. stores food for the embryo
  8. encircles each endodermal cell in a water-impenetrable barrier
  9. this makes up most of the root

20 Clues: below the epicotyl • male reproductive organ • male reproductive cells • top portion of the embryo • female reproductive cells • stores food for the embryo • another word for endosperm • female organ of reproduction • this makes up most of the root • where lateral roots are produced • reproductive organ of angiosperms • support a plants leaves and flowers • ...

Plant Adaptations 2018-11-21

Plant Adaptations crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A waste product in photosynthesis
  2. Transports a product of photosynthesis around a plant
  3. Frozen soil which does not thaw during the year in cold conditions
  4. Allows CO2 to enter the leaf
  5. An adaptation of a leaf to prevent water loss via evaporation
  6. Rain fall
  7. A transparent section in the structure of a leaf
  8. The arrangement of transportation tissue in plants
  9. Extensions on the roots for increased surface area
Down
  1. Transports a reactant in photosynthesis around a plant
  2. A passive process regarding water molecules
  3. Water loss in leaves occur through which process?
  4. The stem of a cactus can be described this way
  5. A factor affecting the efficiency of both transpiration and photosynthesis
  6. How mineral ions enter the plant
  7. When guard cells are swollen with water they are said to be?
  8. An extreme condition of little to no water
  9. Conditions which are hot in the day and cold at night
  10. A thin layer of soil which thaws throughout cold conditions in the year
  11. A limiting factor for plant growth in Antarctica

20 Clues: Rain fall • Allows CO2 to enter the leaf • How mineral ions enter the plant • A waste product in photosynthesis • An extreme condition of little to no water • A passive process regarding water molecules • The stem of a cactus can be described this way • A transparent section in the structure of a leaf • A limiting factor for plant growth in Antarctica • ...

Plant Germanation 2018-06-06

Plant Germanation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first thing that comes out
  2. they run threw the middle of the leaf
  3. it comes from the sun and helps the plant grow
  4. really small living things that could be good or bad
  5. it’s like duckling but a different 4 letters at the start
  6. it is hard to spell and plants breath it
  7. it is a coulor it has an “e” and it does something
  8. it holds the plant up
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  1. it is a drink I can swim in it it is fun and yea
  2. another word for dampness
  3. something that keeps the plants warm so they don’t get to cold
  4. our study for science
  5. the plant sits in it
  6. it is very pretty and it has petioles
  7. the plant breaths it out
  8. it comes out from the sky and it’s wet.
  9. it’s how you start the germination
  10. they are green and they fall of the tree in autumn
  11. it is an invisible gas that keeps us alive
  12. something on a tree
  13. hot hot I need sunglasses

21 Clues: something on a tree • the plant sits in it • our study for science • it holds the plant up • the plant breaths it out • another word for dampness • hot hot I need sunglasses • the first thing that comes out • it’s how you start the germination • they run threw the middle of the leaf • it is very pretty and it has petioles • it comes out from the sky and it’s wet. • ...

Plant anatomy 2021-12-08

Plant anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. petals
  2. produces and contains pollen
  3. leaf with many divisions
  4. small growth at tip or on side of plant
  5. reproductive body
  6. fleshy underground stem
  7. sepals
  8. sun catcher
  9. pod seed
  10. thickened part of stem where leaf starts
  11. stem with tendrils
  12. blossom
  13. slender creeping branch
  14. modified leaf
  15. produces seed
  16. flower
Down
  1. yellow dust that fertilize seeds
  2. division of plant stem
  3. long thin pointed leaf
  4. small flower
  5. organ that produces pollen
  6. stiff pointed process
  7. holds up plant
  8. specialized leaf that forms calyx
  9. green coloring
  10. vascular plant cell
  11. sharp leafless branch
  12. first leaf
  13. large branch
  14. product of flower
  15. holds up flower

31 Clues: petals • sepals • flower • blossom • pod seed • first leaf • sun catcher • small flower • large branch • modified leaf • produces seed • holds up plant • green coloring • holds up flower • reproductive body • product of flower • stem with tendrils • vascular plant cell • stiff pointed process • sharp leafless branch • division of plant stem • long thin pointed leaf • fleshy underground stem • slender creeping branch • ...

Plant Structures 2021-12-05

Plant Structures crossword puzzle
Across
  1. These are made up of cells that possess various sizes, shapes, and component organelles.
  2. Cells that have elongated walls that are unevenly thickened.
  3. Tts main function is to give the cell shape and support the plants by maintaining the pressure inside the cell wall.
  4. It is the ground tissue in a stem or root that extends into the interior of the vascular tissue.
  5. This is where the exchange of gases takes place.
  6. Made up of plant cells that have stopped actively dividing.
  7. These are xylem cells with lignified secondary cell walls.
  8. A tissue that helps in the storage of water and glucose, and serves as a site for photosynthesis.
  9. These are membrane-bound organelles responsible for the storage and manufacture of chemical compounds.
  10. It stores and makes other pigments.
Down
  1. It is either undifferentiated or partially differentiated. They continue to divide and contribute to the plant's growth.
  2. Contain a green pigment and carry out photosynthesis.
  3. The main function of this tissue is to transport minerals, water, and sugar to the various parts of the plant.
  4. Where the cells of meristematic tissues can be found.
  5. Cells that perform metabolic functions such as photosynthesis and aid in wound repair and healing.
  6. These are attachment points for aerial roots, leaves, and flowers.
  7. These are hair-like structures located on the epidermal surface.
  8. It is the one that protects the underlying tissue by its covering of a single layer of cells.
  9. It is a layer of tissue located between the vascular tissue and the epidermis.
  10. A waterproof and tough layer of cork cells.

20 Clues: It stores and makes other pigments. • A waterproof and tough layer of cork cells. • This is where the exchange of gases takes place. • Contain a green pigment and carry out photosynthesis. • Where the cells of meristematic tissues can be found. • These are xylem cells with lignified secondary cell walls. • Made up of plant cells that have stopped actively dividing. • ...

Plant Anatomy 2021-11-26

Plant Anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. typically coloured and surround the reproductive structures of the plant
  2. plant vascular tissue that transports carbohydrates and organic material throughout the plant
  3. individual carpel or aggregate of carpels
  4. structure producing pollen
  5. part of the pistil, connects stigma to ovary
  6. a microspore containing a mature or immature (usually) microgametophytes
  7. outermost layer of the plants, waxy cuticle
  8. opening on the leaves responsible for gas exchange of H2O and CO2
  9. attachment of ovules inside the ovary
Down
  1. structure enclosing ovaries
  2. sepals, serve to cover flower before opening
  3. embryo sac, produces fertilized gametes
  4. provides support and is responsible for growth, the bottom is the oldest and top is youngest
  5. nourishing tissue in angiosperms (2n)
  6. plant vascular tissue that transports water and mineral throughout the plant
  7. Typically the upper most part of the stem where cell growth occurs
  8. where ovules develop and are fertilized
  9. the collection of vascular tissue in a variety of forms (protostele, eustele, siphonostele, atactostele)
  10. plant appendage containing stomates and where primary photosynthesis occurs
  11. part of the pistil, surface responsible for receiving pollen

20 Clues: structure producing pollen • structure enclosing ovaries • nourishing tissue in angiosperms (2n) • attachment of ovules inside the ovary • embryo sac, produces fertilized gametes • where ovules develop and are fertilized • individual carpel or aggregate of carpels • outermost layer of the plants, waxy cuticle • sepals, serve to cover flower before opening • ...

Plant ID 2022-05-02

Plant ID crossword puzzle
Across
  1. two year life cycle
  2. fleshy fruit with one ovary
  3. woody stem with branches and no trunk
  4. no woody stems dies in winter
  5. woody with central trunk
  6. group that shares many characteristics
  7. stalk of a leaf
  8. pollen lands on it
  9. grows on other plants with tendrils
  10. netted veins flower parts in 4 or 5
  11. flowering plant forms seeds inside chamber
  12. leaves with a non hairy feel
  13. modified leaf of a flowering plant
Down
  1. tree that doesn't lose leaves
  2. tree that sheds foliage end of year
  3. small structure on plant that helps cover it
  4. plants low and covering ground
  5. group of plants that can interbreed
  6. naked seeds such as pinecones
  7. characteristics of leaf edge
  8. parallel veins flower parts in 3
  9. one year life cycle
  10. point or end of leaf

23 Clues: stalk of a leaf • pollen lands on it • two year life cycle • one year life cycle • point or end of leaf • woody with central trunk • fleshy fruit with one ovary • characteristics of leaf edge • leaves with a non hairy feel • tree that doesn't lose leaves • no woody stems dies in winter • naked seeds such as pinecones • plants low and covering ground • parallel veins flower parts in 3 • ...

Plant Hormones 2022-05-09

Plant Hormones crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Nurseries use auxin to help these structures form
  2. GA helps to make this produce crispier
  3. Plant hormone that affects cell enlargement
  4. Process sped up by ethylene
  5. Some auxins can be used to kill weeds but not ____
  6. Helps to increase grape size
  7. Cyokinins may prolong the life of stored ____
  8. ABA regulates potassium in these cells
  9. Ehtylene helps seedlings push through this
  10. A synthetic auxin for sale to control weeds
  11. This group of plants is less sensitive to auxin
  12. Gibberellins increase the growth of this structure
  13. Auxins can help delay this process in fruit
  14. Acid that helps leaves regulate water loss
Down
  1. Auxin can be sprayed to promote uniform ______
  2. Used to ensure constant supply of apples
  3. Plant hormone that affects cell division
  4. Abscisic Acid does this to growth
  5. Inhibit GA and results in strong stalks
  6. Auxin was the first plant hormone _______.
  7. The number of different gibberellins
  8. A harmful auxin used in the Vietnam War
  9. Promoted by auxin + cytokinins
  10. One of the areas where auxin is produced
  11. Gas chromatography is used to measure this
  12. Auxin is used to produce this form of fruit.
  13. Synthetic auxins can be used to control these
  14. Ethylene is produced naturally by ______

28 Clues: Process sped up by ethylene • Helps to increase grape size • Promoted by auxin + cytokinins • Abscisic Acid does this to growth • The number of different gibberellins • GA helps to make this produce crispier • ABA regulates potassium in these cells • Inhibit GA and results in strong stalks • A harmful auxin used in the Vietnam War • Used to ensure constant supply of apples • ...

Plant Systems 2022-05-12

Plant Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. devolpment of the seed
  2. occurs through the stomata
  3. ____ pollination increases genetic variation in plants
  4. aids in less competition with parents
  5. a pollinators more attracted to a _____ flower than a dull flower
  6. contains ovules in angiosperms
  7. type of angiosperm with flower petals in multiples of 4 and 5
  8. water,_____ and favorable temperatures are needed for germination
  9. ______ and sepal aren’t directly involved in the representation
  10. after what process does the flower die and seed devolp
  11. if a leaf has parallel veins then it is ______ plant
  12. in angiosperms fertilization does not require _____
Down
  1. the __________ inside the seed serves as a food storage
  2. nectar petal, color and scent are all adaptations for
  3. monocots have _________ roots
  4. leafs are shaped to _______light
  5. stems in plants are like ______ systems in humans
  6. leaves are specialized for
  7. the male potion of a flower
  8. open during day closed at night
  9. stem supports the plant how ______ supports the anther
  10. ovary develops into ________ in angiosperms

22 Clues: devolpment of the seed • occurs through the stomata • leaves are specialized for • the male potion of a flower • monocots have _________ roots • contains ovules in angiosperms • open during day closed at night • leafs are shaped to _______light • aids in less competition with parents • ovary develops into ________ in angiosperms • ...

Plant Systems 2022-05-12

Plant Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ and sepal aren’t directly involved in the representation
  2. leaves are specialized for
  3. ovary develops into ________ in angiosperms
  4. aids in less competition with parents
  5. occurs through the stomata
  6. water,_____ and favorable temperatures are needed for germination
  7. if a leaf has parallel veins then it is ______ plant
  8. stem supports the plant how ______ supports the anther
  9. stems in plants are like ______ systems in humans
  10. leafs are shaped to _______light
  11. monocots have _________ roots
Down
  1. the __________ inside the seed serves as a food storage
  2. nectar petal, color and scent are all adaptations for
  3. devolpment of the seed
  4. ____ pollination increases genetic variation in plants
  5. open during day closed at night
  6. a pollinators more attracted to a _____ flower than a dull flower
  7. contains ovules in angiosperms
  8. after what process does the flower die and seed devolp
  9. in angiosperms fertilization does not require _____
  10. the male potion of a flower
  11. type of angiosperm with flower petals in multiples of 4 and 5

22 Clues: devolpment of the seed • leaves are specialized for • occurs through the stomata • the male potion of a flower • monocots have _________ roots • contains ovules in angiosperms • open during day closed at night • leafs are shaped to _______light • aids in less competition with parents • ovary develops into ________ in angiosperms • ...

Plant Cells 2023-10-02

Plant Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the microscopic network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells giving them shape and coherence
  2. a double layer that encloses the cell's nucleus where the chromosomes reside
  3. 8 the largest structure in the eukaryotic cells
  4. subcellular structures that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
  5. small organelles found in the cytoplasm of plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms
  6. macromolecular machines found within all cells that perform biological protein synthesis
  7. a water-based solution that fills the interior of cells
  8. organelles in plant cells that convert light energy into chemical energy
  9. the powerhouse of the cell
  10. a cylindrical organelle composed mainly of a protein called tubulin
  11. is a thick, gel-like fluid that fills the inside of a cell
  12. cells that contain membrane-bound organelles
  13. specialized for carrying out oxidative reactions using molecular oxygen
Down
  1. a small structure within a cell, consisting of fluid enclosed by a lipid bilayer.
  2. Proteins made to be a part of a membrane, or to be secreted from the cell membrane out of the cell
  3. essential for the growth and development of the cell
  4. a structural layer that surrounds some types of cells located just outside the cell membrane intracellular vacuoles, 13 membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasmic matrix of a cell
  5. a small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase
  6. composed of two lipid bilayers surround and encloses the nucleus's genetic material in eukaryotic cells
  7. packages proteins into membrane-bound vesicles inside the cell before the vesicles are sent to their destination
  8. the process where cells split
  9. an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane
  10. the cell's transport and protein-folding system with rough and smooth subunits
  11. 7 a double layer of phospholipid molecules that has proteins that provide structural support, form channels for passage of materials
  12. the basic building block of life

25 Clues: the powerhouse of the cell • the process where cells split • the basic building block of life • cells that contain membrane-bound organelles • 8 the largest structure in the eukaryotic cells • essential for the growth and development of the cell • a water-based solution that fills the interior of cells • is a thick, gel-like fluid that fills the inside of a cell • ...

Plant Tissue 2023-09-12

Plant Tissue crossword puzzle
Across
  1. example of epidermis modification in stem
  2. sugar transporting tissue
  3. ground tissues found in almost all plant structure
  4. example of epidermis modification in leaf
  5. located between xylem and phloem
  6. the connective/supporting tissues found in adult plant
  7. group of same cells that have specific function
  8. transport water through cytoplasm of cells in the root
  9. outer layer of plant organ
  10. xylem and phloem located side by side
  11. cork cambium
  12. phloem surrounded by xylem tissue
Down
  1. transport water through space between cells in the root
  2. water transporting tissue
  3. Casparian strip found in this layer
  4. type of plant tissue which the cells actively devide
  5. type of meristem tissue found in the tip of stem
  6. the connective/supporting tissues found in young plant
  7. componet of sclerenchyma tissue
  8. basic tissue in leaf compose of palisade & sponge parenchyma

20 Clues: cork cambium • water transporting tissue • sugar transporting tissue • outer layer of plant organ • componet of sclerenchyma tissue • located between xylem and phloem • phloem surrounded by xylem tissue • Casparian strip found in this layer • xylem and phloem located side by side • example of epidermis modification in stem • example of epidermis modification in leaf • ...

plant crossword 2023-10-17

plant crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Enlarges into a seed coat or fruit
  2. Liquid that gives a plant cell its shape
  3. Nucleus contain rod shaped bodies
  4. Simple plant cell material
  5. Whats in the center of the flower
  6. Green leaf like parts of flower
  7. Has stamens but no pistil
  8. Unit of heredity material on chromosome
  9. Study of heredity
  10. Simple cell division for growth
  11. The stalk of the plant
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  1. Fertilize the flowers
  2. Gene pairs separate
  3. What the plant structure is made up of
  4. Female part of flower
  5. The important underground part of all plants
  6. Male reproductive part of flower
  7. This divides into 2 identical parts
  8. Has pistil but no stamens
  9. Most striking part of the flower

20 Clues: Study of heredity • Gene pairs separate • Fertilize the flowers • Female part of flower • The stalk of the plant • Has stamens but no pistil • Has pistil but no stamens • Simple plant cell material • Green leaf like parts of flower • Simple cell division for growth • Male reproductive part of flower • Most striking part of the flower • Nucleus contain rod shaped bodies • ...

Plant Growth 2023-10-17

Plant Growth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Underground stem
  2. - Tip growth
  3. - Growth regulators
  4. - Touch growth response
  5. - Growth response
  6. - Energy production
  7. - Aging process
  8. - Water loss
  9. - Leaf stalk
  10. Division - Growth mechanism
  11. - Water transport
Down
  1. - Branch trimming
  2. - Photosynthesis organs
  3. - Water absorption
  4. - Soil essentials
  5. Rings - Annual tree markings
  6. - Gravity growth response
  7. - Nutrient source
  8. - Green pigment
  9. - Environmental response
  10. - Seed sprouting
  11. - Growth tissue
  12. - Light growth response
  13. - Plant support
  14. - Gas exchange pores
  15. - Food transport
  16. - Anchor and absorb
  17. - Sunlight to energy
  18. - Above-ground growth
  19. - Side growth

30 Clues: - Tip growth • - Water loss • - Leaf stalk • - Side growth • - Green pigment • - Growth tissue • - Plant support • - Aging process • - Seed sprouting • - Food transport • - Branch trimming • - Soil essentials • - Nutrient source • - Growth response • - Water transport • - Water absorption • - Underground stem • - Growth regulators • - Energy production • - Anchor and absorb • - Gas exchange pores • ...

Plant Diversity 2023-11-04

Plant Diversity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tissue that moves materials throughout the plant
  2. Female flower part found at the base of the carpel, protects ovules, and matures to form the fruit
  3. Flower part that is colored, white, or whorl and located inside the sepal
  4. Pores on plants that prevent water loss and allow gas exchange
  5. Plants with true roots, stems, or leaves and an example is a fern
  6. Male flower part that produces pollen (sperm)
  7. Location where organism lives
  8. Vascular tissue that transports water, minerals, and nutrients
  9. Organ that produces seeds enclosed in fruit
  10. Embryo packaged with food within a seed coat
  11. Vascular seed plants that produce flowers during reproduction
  12. Woody, climbing vine
  13. Female flower part that includes stigma, style, and ovary
  14. Male flower part that contains pollen bearing structure and includes the filament and anther
  15. Flower parts in threes and leaves have parallel venation
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  1. Female flower part that is the receptive tip where pollen lands
  2. Plants without true roots, stems, or leaves and an example is moss
  3. Vascular seed plants that produce cones during reproduction
  4. Female flower part that connects the stigma to the ovary
  5. Mature ovary containing seeds
  6. Flower part that is the outer whorl and may be green, brown, or colored
  7. Plant that is less than 8 meters tall
  8. Nonwoody, erect vegetation
  9. Plant that is greater than 8 meters tall
  10. Flower parts in fours or fives and leaves have net venation
  11. Male flower part that is a thin stalk that supports the anther
  12. Vascular tissue that transports sugars and organic nutrients

27 Clues: Woody, climbing vine • Nonwoody, erect vegetation • Mature ovary containing seeds • Location where organism lives • Plant that is less than 8 meters tall • Plant that is greater than 8 meters tall • Organ that produces seeds enclosed in fruit • Embryo packaged with food within a seed coat • Male flower part that produces pollen (sperm) • ...

Plant Terminology 2024-01-29

Plant Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. undivided, as a leaf blade which is not separated into leaflets
  2. the position on the stem where the leaves or branches originate
  3. the male reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of the anther and filament
  4. a leaf arrangement with three or more leaves arising from a node
  5. positioned or arising from the base
  6. with an even surface, not rough to the touch
  7. the tip of the leaf blade furthest from the point of attachment
  8. the outermost layers of a woody stem
  9. a leaf separated into two or more distinct leaflets
  10. the food conducting tissue of vascular plants
  11. the female reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of a stigma, style, and ovary
  12. having leaves all year long
  13. bearing thorns, prickles, barbs, or spikes
  14. a small shoot or branch from a tree
  15. the part that connects the leaf to the stem
  16. the central vein of a leaf
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  1. falling off, not persistent
  2. a leaf attached to the stem without a petiole
  3. attached across from one another at the same node
  4. a dense cluster of leaves usually at or near the ground
  5. the end of the leaf blade closest to the point of attachment
  6. the edge of a leaf blade
  7. the water conducting tissue of vascular plants
  8. a rounded division or segment of a leaf
  9. attached singly at each node, as leaves on a stem
  10. lobed, veined, or divided from a common point, like the fingers of a hand
  11. any small lobe or point along a margin
  12. an undeveloped shoot or flower

28 Clues: the edge of a leaf blade • the central vein of a leaf • falling off, not persistent • having leaves all year long • an undeveloped shoot or flower • positioned or arising from the base • a small shoot or branch from a tree • the outermost layers of a woody stem • any small lobe or point along a margin • a rounded division or segment of a leaf • ...

Plant Classification 2024-01-23

Plant Classification crossword puzzle
Across
  1. tolerate pollution well and dried leaves used in teas/medicines
  2. have woody, egg-shaped cones, needles bound in bundles, and sticky resin
  3. cones can resemble flowers and hot, dry deserts OR tropical rain forests
  4. 1 cotyledon in their seeds, vascular tissue scattered, leaves are usually long and narrow with parallel veins roots of similar size (fibrous roots), and flower petals in groups of 3 or 6
  5. leafy branches of ferns
  6. don’t grow taller than 30 cm (12 in)and found in forests in moist places
  7. have flowers and seeds protected inside fruit
  8. has tube like structures that transport water
  9. heads coiled up frond beginning to grow and some are edible
  10. needles are stiff and prickle and cones hang down from branches, can stay on the tree for many years
  11. lacks structure to transport water and other materials
  12. tall, hollow, jointed stems, produce food in stems vs. leaves, and were used in colonial times as
  13. look like palms and produce pollen in large cone
  14. often found by streams, in woods, or in pastures and many branches can grow from one rhizome
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  1. angiosperm that needs 2 growing seasons to develop and 1st year=leaves; rests in winter; 2nd year=flowers, seeds, dies
  2. 2 cotyledons in their seeds, vascular tissue arranged in circle, leaves are usually broad and flat with network of veins, main root lengthens into taproot, other roots branch off, and flower petals in groups of 4 or 5
  3. angiosperm that can live for 3+ years and grows, flowers, produces new seeds year after year
  4. have leaves arranged differently that mosses
  5. have no flowers and seeds produced inside cones
  6. grow in groups, spread over large areas, and can grow on rocks, in soil, or on other plants
  7. leaves are needlelike or scale like, smaller surface area of leaf means less water lost, and evergreen (photosynthesis year-round)
  8. tiny seed leaves of the plant embryo and contain stored food
  9. angiosperm that lives for 1 growing season and it grows, flowers, produces seeds, dies
  10. needles are flat and flexible and cones stand upright on branches
  11. thin, rootlike structures

25 Clues: leafy branches of ferns • thin, rootlike structures • have leaves arranged differently that mosses • have flowers and seeds protected inside fruit • has tube like structures that transport water • have no flowers and seeds produced inside cones • look like palms and produce pollen in large cone • lacks structure to transport water and other materials • ...

Flowering Plant 2023-09-14

Flowering Plant crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Collection of male reproductive structures
  2. Set of green leaf-like structures at the base of petals
  3. Attracts pollinators
  4. Lower leaf material must be removed from the stem
  5. Carries food up and down the stem
  6. One strong dominant root system
  7. Point of new growth
  8. Stems that grow horizontally instead of upright
  9. A flower that contains male and female reproductive structures
  10. Web-like shallow root system
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  1. Space between two point of new growth
  2. Specialized storage stem, usually short and thick
  3. Stalk that supports the anther
  4. Short stem with fleshy leaves or leaf base
  5. Contains male pollen grains
  6. Stalk which contains pollen tube
  7. Individual showy parts of the flower
  8. Reproductive organ that contains female eggs or ovules
  9. Carries water
  10. Provides nutrients
  11. A flower that contains only male OR only female reproductive structures
  12. Short squat stems filled with food storage tissue
  13. Neck portion or attachment of the flower
  14. Collection of female reproductive structures
  15. Supports the flowering plant

25 Clues: Carries water • Provides nutrients • Point of new growth • Attracts pollinators • Contains male pollen grains • Web-like shallow root system • Supports the flowering plant • Stalk that supports the anther • One strong dominant root system • Stalk which contains pollen tube • Carries food up and down the stem • Individual showy parts of the flower • ...

plant parts 2024-02-28

plant parts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protects the root as it grows.
  2. we breath it out, and plants breath it in.
  3. extends roots reach.
  4. develops into a seed/fruit.
  5. contains the ovule.
  6. supports the stigma.
  7. female reproductive system of a plant.
  8. male reproductive system of a plant.
  9. attracts pollinators.
  10. absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
  11. supports the anther.
Down
  1. photosynthesis occurs here.
  2. we breath it in, and plants breath it out.
  3. moves water from the roots up.
  4. its the green stuff in a leaf that helps photosynthesis.
  5. plants do this using sunlight, co2, and water to make food.
  6. is absorbed by roots and earth is covered in it.
  7. absorbs water and nutrients.
  8. pollen attaches to it.
  9. moves food from leaves to everywhere else.
  10. protects the flower when it hasn't bloomed.
  11. produces pollen.

22 Clues: produces pollen. • contains the ovule. • extends roots reach. • supports the stigma. • supports the anther. • attracts pollinators. • pollen attaches to it. • photosynthesis occurs here. • develops into a seed/fruit. • absorbs water and nutrients. • protects the root as it grows. • moves water from the roots up. • male reproductive system of a plant. • ...

Plant Propagation 2024-12-10

Plant Propagation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. seeds planted indoors or in a greenhouse with a germinating medium that are transplanted later to a larger container or to a permanent location outdoors
  2. undifferentiated mass of cells
  3. process of connecting two plants together in such a way that they will unite and continue to grow as one plant
  4. sugar based gel from certain algae
  5. asexual propagation method using root pieces of young plants during late winter or early spring
  6. utilizing biotechnology by gene transfer or genetic manipulation to select and move genetic material from one plant to another
  7. placing seeds in a moist soil medium at temperatures
  8. a plant which was created from explant and grown by tissue culture
  9. reproduction method that joins a single scion with a small bark or wood to form one new plant
  10. pieces of plants used to grow new plants
  11. another identical object to the oringinal
  12. asexual propagation using a leaf blade or a leaf blade with a petiole attched
  13. reproduction of new plants from parts of the parent plant
  14. short stem with multiple buds
  15. the part of the plant at the soil surface from which new shoots or leaves are produced
Down
  1. the reproduction of plants with the use of seeds
  2. asexual propagation using a portion of the plant stem that contains terminal or lateral buds
  3. a method of asexual propagation is tissue culture
  4. the reproduction of new plants from seeds and vegetative parts like leaves stems or roots
  5. the percentage of seeds that will grow sprout and grow
  6. method of asexual Propagation which roots are formed on a stem but still attached to the parent plant
  7. a fungal disease which causes the stem to rot at the soil line
  8. placing seedlings in areas of cooler temperatures with less frequent waterings for a set period of time
  9. method of reproduction where plants are cut into sections that will grow naturally
  10. an asexual propagation method consisting of a leaf petiole and a short piece of stem with the lateral bud
  11. a young plant grown from seed
  12. method of growing pieces of plants, called explants
  13. propagation method in which natural structures are removed from the parent plant and planted to grow on their own
  14. softening of the coat to allow moisture
  15. seeds planted directly into the soil outdoors
  16. white tissue that forms over the wounded area of plant
  17. a lower portion that develops into the root system

32 Clues: a young plant grown from seed • short stem with multiple buds • undifferentiated mass of cells • sugar based gel from certain algae • softening of the coat to allow moisture • pieces of plants used to grow new plants • another identical object to the oringinal • seeds planted directly into the soil outdoors • the reproduction of plants with the use of seeds • ...

Plant biochemistry 2025-04-21

Plant biochemistry crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The primary role of sucrose
  2. The primary role of starch
  3. Links photosystems I and II
  4. ___________pathway that deals with the unwanted product of photophosphorylation
  5. Where sucrose is synthesized in plants
  6. Where starch is synthesized in plants
  7. The number of CO2 molecules required to make one triose phosphate
  8. One of the cell types involved in C4 plants
  9. The electron acceptor in photophosphorylation
  10. The other cell type involved in C4 plants
  11. The electron donor in photophosphorylation
  12. Quench excited chlorophyll molecules to avoid ROS production in intense light conditions\
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  1. A costly side reaction of photosynthesis
  2. Location of photosynthesis
  3. How CAM plants separate trapping of CO2 and fixation
  4. Catalyzes the fixation stage of the Calvin cycle
  5. The immediate electron donor in the oxygen evolving complex
  6. The residue whose reversible phosphorylation allows for changes between the appressed and non-appressed state
  7. The compound that defines C4 plants
  8. Space enclosed by the inner membrane (analogous to the matrix)
  9. The amino acid that is tunable for light regulation of specific Calvin cycle intermediates

21 Clues: Location of photosynthesis • The primary role of starch • The primary role of sucrose • Links photosystems I and II • The compound that defines C4 plants • Where starch is synthesized in plants • Where sucrose is synthesized in plants • A costly side reaction of photosynthesis • The other cell type involved in C4 plants • The electron donor in photophosphorylation • ...

Plant Kingdom 2025-03-29

Plant Kingdom crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Messenger molecules that are produced by one tissue to produce a response in other tissues.
  2. Vascular plants with flowers or fruit.
  3. Plants that do not have tissues capable of transporting water and other materials.
  4. Diploid structure produced from haploid gametes that have combined.
  5. Entire haploid structure that produces haploid gametes.
  6. Plants that have small roots that come straight from the stem. Typically monocots.
  7. Top portion of carpel which traps pollen.
  8. The tough fiber located in cell walls that gives plants rigidity and strength.
  9. The tiny part of the plant that attaches the blade to the stem.
  10. Leaves of a fern.
  11. Little openings on the underside of a leaf that exchange gases with the atmosphere.
  12. Vascular tissue that transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves.
  13. Growth toward a thing.
  14. A ring that is created in a woody stem from a period of drought.
  15. Direction vascular tissues in a leaf run. Two types, parallel or netted.
  16. Neck of the carpel which leads to the ovary.
  17. Plants that have one main root with smaller roots projecting off of them. Typically dicot plants.
  18. Full central vacuoles that give a plant rigidity.
  19. Nonvascular plants.
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  1. Vascular plant with seeds in the form of a cone. No fruit or flowers.
  2. Made of springwood and summerwood.
  3. Leaflike structures that surround a plant embryo and provide nourishment.
  4. Containing one cotyledon.
  5. Cells that open and close around the stomata to regulate gas exchange.
  6. Growth toward light.
  7. Broad part of the leaf.
  8. Eggs inside an angiosperm.
  9. A ring that is created in a woody stem from a rainy season.
  10. When a seed forms a new plant.
  11. Where pollen grains are formed.
  12. Vascular tissue that transports food from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
  13. Produces pollen grains containing male gametes.
  14. Growth toward water.
  15. Plants that have tissue capable of transporting water and other materials.
  16. Containing two cotyledons.
  17. Growth toward gravity.
  18. Structures that protect a ferns spore producing structures.
  19. The waxy outer surfaces of plants that protects the leaves, stems, and fruit.

38 Clues: Leaves of a fern. • Nonvascular plants. • Growth toward light. • Growth toward water. • Growth toward a thing. • Growth toward gravity. • Broad part of the leaf. • Containing one cotyledon. • Eggs inside an angiosperm. • Containing two cotyledons. • When a seed forms a new plant. • Where pollen grains are formed. • Made of springwood and summerwood. • ...

Plant Products 2024-09-30

Plant Products crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Μούσλι
  2. Δημητριακά
  3. Bρώμη
  4. Φάβα
  5. Φακή
  6. Ρύζι
  7. Kαλαμπόκι
  8. Μπιζέλι
  9. Κάνναβη
  10. 'Οσπριο
  11. Φασόλι
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  1. Δημητριακά
  2. Ρεβύθι
  3. Σόργο
  4. Σίκαλη
  5. Κεχρί
  6. Σοδειά
  7. Κουκί
  8. Κριθάρι
  9. Σιτάρι
  10. Bολβός
  11. Λοβός

22 Clues: Φάβα • Φακή • Ρύζι • Bρώμη • Σόργο • Κεχρί • Κουκί • Λοβός • Μούσλι • Ρεβύθι • Σίκαλη • Σοδειά • Σιτάρι • Bολβός • Φασόλι • Κριθάρι • Μπιζέλι • Κάνναβη • 'Οσπριο • Kαλαμπόκι • Δημητριακά • Δημητριακά

Plant Leaves 2024-11-11

Plant Leaves crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (veined) A leaf type that has veins running parallel to each other as in a blade of grass.
  2. cells (layers) Tissues just below the epidermis of the leaf of a plant; most photosynthesis takes place in the palisade layers.
  3. The process by which water vapor is released to the atmosphere by the leaves or other parts of a living plant.
  4. A flattened outgrowth from a plant stem, varying in size and shape, usually green, which is concerned primarily with the manufacture of carbohydrates by photosynthesis.
  5. In botany, the part of a leaf or branch attached to a stem or trunk.
  6. The end of a branch, twig, etc.
  7. The cellular layer of an organism; the outer skin.
  8. The expanded portion of a leaf.
  9. Designating the chemical changes that take place in living plant and animal cells whereby one compound is converted to one or more other compounds.
  10. leaves Leaf blades consisting of one unit.
  11. (radiant energy) Energy transmitted in wave motion. Light.
  12. Process by which green plants, using chlorophyll and the energy of sunlight, produce carbohydrates from water and carbon dioxide, and release oxygen.
  13. leaf A leaf composed, usually, of two or more leaflets.
  14. Stalk, trunk, branch of a plant. Can be vertical or horizontal.
  15. A small, immature leaf. A separate division of a compound leaf.
Down
  1. A common monosaccharide sugar that serves as the building block for many complex carbohydrates; blood sugar.
  2. The arrangement of the veins in a leaf.
  3. Minute objects within plant cells which contain the green pigment, chlorophyll.
  4. The edge, border, or borderline, as margin of a leaf.
  5. The stem of any leaf.
  6. A group of related plants or animals that differs from other similar groups by characteristics too trivial or inconstant to be recognized as a species; often any category of lower rank than a species.
  7. The parenchyma tissue between the upper and lower epidermis of a leaf; the cells usually contain chloroplasts.
  8. With three or more nerves, lobes, or leaflets radiating fanwise from a common basal point of attachment.
  9. A substance present in all green plants; it evidences itself as the green coloring in leaves. Chlorophyll transforms light energy from the sun into chemical energy for the manufacture of plant food from carbon dioxide, water, and essential soil minerals. This process is called photosynthesis.
  10. Constructed somewhat like a feather, with the parts (e.g., veins, lobes, branches) arranged along both sides of an axis, as in pinnate venation. A pinnate leaf is compound, with the leaflets arranged on both sides of the rachis.
  11. Openings in the epidermal layer of plant tissues which leads to intercellular spaces. These small openings may open or close, depending on climatic conditions, by means of guard or bullform cells, etc., and are necessary to photosynthesis, transpiration, etc. Also called breathing pores.
  12. The main vein of a leaf; located halfway between the two edges. It is a continuation of the leaf stalk.

27 Clues: The stem of any leaf. • The end of a branch, twig, etc. • The expanded portion of a leaf. • The arrangement of the veins in a leaf. • leaves Leaf blades consisting of one unit. • The cellular layer of an organism; the outer skin. • The edge, border, or borderline, as margin of a leaf. • leaf A leaf composed, usually, of two or more leaflets. • ...

plant physiology 2024-10-08

plant physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the movement of 2 molecules in the opposite direction through a protein channel
  2. is the result of reduced NADP+
  3. process that produces 2 molecules of 3 phosphoglycerate
  4. process that produces one 3 PGA and 1 2-phosphoglycolate
  5. solutes move through both the extracellular space
  6. part that performs the second carboxylation in the bundle sheath cells
  7. plastids that have no pigment and are mostly found in secretory tissues
  8. bacterial conversion of nitrate to nitrous oxide and molecular nitrogen
  9. the facilitators that facilitate the movement of water across plasma membrane
  10. is the place of light-dependent reaction
  11. is the spontaneous movement of substances from higher to lower concentration
  12. the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable barrier
  13. the site of photosynthesis
  14. is the physical loss of gaseous ammonia to the atmosphere
  15. protein complexes that contain chlorophyll and involves in electron transport, embedded in thylakoid membranes of chloroplast
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  1. symbioses facilitate nutrient uptake by roots
  2. the protein in the form of gates that open and close in response to signal( passive transport through diffusion )
  3. is the mutual attraction between molecules ( hydrogen bonds between water molecules )
  4. tissue that forms the outer protective layer( epidermis)
  5. meristematic cells in secondary growth
  6. the movement of one molecule independent of other molecules through protein channel
  7. the place of light-independent reaction
  8. the other name of light-independent reaction
  9. the lace that stored CO2 fixed at night
  10. place in plants that close during the day and open during the night
  11. the place where the first carboxylation is done by PEP carboxylase
  12. bacterium in soil that helps in fixing nitrogen in leguminous plants
  13. the acquisition of nitrogen from the atmosphere through several reaction to produce ammonia or nitrate
  14. attraction of water to the solid phase
  15. the movement of 2 molecules in the same direction through protein channel
  16. the molecule facilitator between cells

31 Clues: the site of photosynthesis • is the result of reduced NADP+ • meristematic cells in secondary growth • attraction of water to the solid phase • the molecule facilitator between cells • the place of light-independent reaction • the lace that stored CO2 fixed at night • is the place of light-dependent reaction • the other name of light-independent reaction • ...

Plant Physiology 2024-10-16

Plant Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. More stable to oxidation and acts as accessory pigments which help lower the energy for chlorophyll
  2. Required for cell energetics including photosynthesis and respiration. Deficiency of it may cause chlorosis and necrosis
  3. Used by all chlorophyll-based photosynthesis systems
  4. oxidation Energy from blue light is dangerous and causes ____ of chlorophyll
  5. Pathway of assimilation of inorganic carbon to organic carbon
  6. Cell transport system that proceeds across cell membranes along the concentration gradients
  7. Energy required to increase surface area of gas-liquid interface
  8. Facilitates the movement of water across plasma
  9. The most common mycorrhiza
  10. Plants grown with roots suspended in air while being sprayed continuously with nutrient solution
  11. The movement of two molecules in the same direction through a protein channel
  12. Bacterium found in soil that helps in fixing nitrogen in leguminous plants
  13. How accessory pigments are arranged in cyanobacteria
  14. Transport cells in xylem
  15. ____ pigments transfer light energy to reaction center
Down
  1. Contains multiple complete genomes of a single species
  2. Primary carboxylase in CAM
  3. CO2 fixed at night is stored in ____ as organic acids
  4. Earth's most abundant protein found in stroma
  5. Bundle sheath cells form a ring around the vascular tissue and mesophyll cells form a ring around them
  6. The movement of two molecules in the opposite direction through a protein channel
  7. Genes and intervening sequences inside nucleus
  8. Increases in hot condition when most stomata close, decreases interior (CO2), and increases interior (O2)
  9. Peripheral protein on the inner membrane that uses a proton gradient
  10. Pressure potential of water in plant cell is generated by
  11. Attraction of water to solid phase
  12. Symbioses facilitate nutrient uptake by roots
  13. cells Where the PEP carboxylase does carboxylation
  14. Cell transport system that proceeds across cell membrane against the concentration gradient
  15. New cells originate in a dividing tissue

30 Clues: Transport cells in xylem • Primary carboxylase in CAM • The most common mycorrhiza • Attraction of water to solid phase • New cells originate in a dividing tissue • Earth's most abundant protein found in stroma • Symbioses facilitate nutrient uptake by roots • Genes and intervening sequences inside nucleus • Facilitates the movement of water across plasma • ...

Plant Physiology 2024-10-16

Plant Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cell transport system that proceeds across cell membrane against the concentration gradient
  2. oxidation Energy from blue light is dangerous and causes ____ of chlorophyll
  3. Peripheral protein on the inner membrane that uses a proton gradient
  4. Produces two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate
  5. New cells originate in a dividing tissue
  6. Required for cell energetics including photosynthesis and respiration. Deficiency of it may cause chlorosis and necrosis
  7. Bundle sheath cells form a ring around the vascular tissue and mesophyll cells form a ring around them
  8. Energy required to increase surface area of gas-liquid interface
  9. The most common mycorrhiza
  10. Contains multiple complete genomes of a single species
  11. Increases in hot condition when most stomata close, decreases interior (CO2), and increases interior (O2)
  12. cells Where the PEP carboxylase does carboxylation
  13. Genes and intervening sequences inside nucleus
  14. The movement of two molecules in the same direction through a protein channel
  15. Attraction of water to solid phase
  16. Transport cells in xylem
  17. Pathway of assimilation of inorganic carbon to organic carbon
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  1. CO2 fixed at night is stored in ____ as organic acids
  2. Plants grown with roots suspended in air while being sprayed continuously with nutrient solution
  3. The movement of two molecules in the opposite direction through a protein channel
  4. Facilitates the movement of water across plasma
  5. ____ pigments transfer light energy to reaction center
  6. Symbioses facilitate nutrient uptake by roots
  7. Used by all chlorophyll-based photosynthesis systems
  8. Bacterium found in soil that helps in fixing nitrogen in leguminous plants
  9. How accessory pigments are arranged in cyanobacteria
  10. Earth's most abundant protein found in stroma
  11. Pressure potential of water in plant cell is generated by
  12. Primary carboxylase in CAM
  13. More stable to oxidation and acts as accessory pigments which help lower the energy for chlorophyll
  14. Cell transport system that proceeds across cell membranes along the concentration gradients

31 Clues: Transport cells in xylem • The most common mycorrhiza • Primary carboxylase in CAM • Attraction of water to solid phase • New cells originate in a dividing tissue • Produces two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate • Symbioses facilitate nutrient uptake by roots • Earth's most abundant protein found in stroma • Genes and intervening sequences inside nucleus • ...

PLANT ADAPTATION 2024-10-20

PLANT ADAPTATION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It has an epidermis that is several layers thick for retaining moisture.
  2. It means wreath and distinct in C4 plants.
  3. The leaf structure where photosynthesis occurs.
  4. A flattened stem capable of photosynthesis.
  5. An evolutionary process that enhances the survivability and fits an organism to their environment.
  6. Spatial separation
  7. A wasteful process that converts oxygen into a product useful in photosynthesis.
  8. Specialized leaves that arose in some plant species due to the low presence of nutrients in the soil of their environment.
  9. A six-carbon compound that is the ultimate product of photosynthesis.
  10. The first product of carbon fixation is a three-carbon compound.
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  1. An organic acid that is the first stable product in C4 and CAM photosynthesis.
  2. Specialized roots that enhance the exchange of gases in subsurface roots.
  3. Temporal separation
  4. Are modified leaves that allows climbing and provides support for the stem.
  5. Formed from the association of legumes and bacteria.
  6. A compound that combines with CO2 in C4 and CAM photosynthesis.
  7. A fleshy stem with scalelike covering it, they function for food storage.
  8. A part of the electromagnetic spectrum that flowers use to guide insects.
  9. A family of plants capable of CAM photosynthesis.
  10. Functioning for food-storage, a horizontal stem growing below the ground or near the surface.

20 Clues: Spatial separation • Temporal separation • It means wreath and distinct in C4 plants. • A flattened stem capable of photosynthesis. • The leaf structure where photosynthesis occurs. • A family of plants capable of CAM photosynthesis. • Formed from the association of legumes and bacteria. • A compound that combines with CO2 in C4 and CAM photosynthesis. • ...

Plant Diversity 2024-09-20

Plant Diversity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cone
  2. synapomorphy for green plants
  3. archegonium and antheridium
  4. provides vessel walls rigidity
  5. becomes a seed
  6. undergo meiosis to produce microspores
  7. waxy covering that prevents water loss
  8. lycophytes
  9. pores that allow for gas exchange
  10. clusters of sporangia
  11. process that produces spores
  12. dominant generation in mosses
  13. land plant kingdom
Down
  1. group of gymnosperms with unusual morphology
  2. gymnosperms and angiosperms (2 words)
  3. liverworts & hornworts
  4. the type of growth produced by the apical meristem
  5. only present in angiosperms
  6. becomes the fleshy part of fruit
  7. the earliest seed plant
  8. single spore type
  9. structures that produce spores
  10. retains and protect their embryos
  11. gymnosperm meaning (2 words)
  12. ecological importance of plants
  13. monocots have one
  14. where pollen is produced
  15. female part of a plant

28 Clues: cone • lycophytes • becomes a seed • single spore type • monocots have one • land plant kingdom • clusters of sporangia • liverworts & hornworts • female part of a plant • the earliest seed plant • where pollen is produced • only present in angiosperms • archegonium and antheridium • gymnosperm meaning (2 words) • process that produces spores • synapomorphy for green plants • ...

Plant Kingdom 2025-02-19

Plant Kingdom crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of venation in a dicot leaf.
  2. Polymer found in xylem cell walls that strengthens the tubes.
  3. Class of flowering plants with one cotyledon.
  4. Type of venation in a monocot leaf.
  5. The first "seed leaf" produced by the embryo of a seed plant.
  6. Protective outer layer of a seed. (2 words)
  7. The organs of photosynthesis.
  8. Plants with vascular tissue belong to this group.
  9. Dicot stems have vascular bundles that are arranged in a ____________.
  10. The cone bearing plants.
  11. One of the three groups of tracheophytes.
  12. Seeds of angiosperms are enclosed in this structure, aiding in seed dispersal.
  13. Class of flowering plants with two cotyledons.
  14. What is found inside the pollen grains? (2 words)
  15. The gymnosperms evolved this type of leaf that helps prevent water loss from the leaf.
  16. Type of root system in monocots.
  17. The reproductive structures of gymnosperms.
  18. The reproductive structures of angiosperms
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  1. One of the three groups of tracheophytes.
  2. One of the two things inside a seed. (2 words)
  3. Plants containing xylem and phloem. (2 words)
  4. Type of root system in dicots.
  5. Type of tissue that carries solutions of glucose throughout the plant body.
  6. One of the three groups of tracheophytes.
  7. What does the word "gymnosperm" mean? (2 words)
  8. These structures containing vascular tissue function in anchorage of a plant and absorption of water and minerals.
  9. A fruit develops from what part of the flower?
  10. The most numerous of the seedless vascular plants.
  11. Dicots have flower parts in multiples of ____________. (3 words)
  12. The flowering plants.
  13. One of two things found inside a seed. (1 word)
  14. The transfer of pollen from the male reproductive structures to the female reproductive structures.
  15. Monocots have flower parts in multiples of __________.
  16. In ferns, waxy outer layer designed to prevent water loss.
  17. Type of tissue that carries water from the roots to the leaves.

35 Clues: The flowering plants. • The cone bearing plants. • The organs of photosynthesis. • Type of root system in dicots. • Type of root system in monocots. • Type of venation in a dicot leaf. • Type of venation in a monocot leaf. • One of the three groups of tracheophytes. • One of the three groups of tracheophytes. • One of the three groups of tracheophytes. • ...

Plant cells 2025-10-12

Plant cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The middle layer of a leaf where all the food-making happens.
  2. A plant with seeds in cones, not flowers or fruits.
  3. A bunch of similar cells working together for one purpose.
  4. Plants without those pipes, like moss.
  5. Mesophyll: The lower layer of the leaf with big air pockets for gas exchange.
  6. Plants that flower and keep their seeds inside a fruit.
  7. A living thing that has to eat other stuff to get energy.
  8. A waxy coat on leaves that keeps water from escaping.
  9. Tiny pores, mostly under leaves, for breathing and sweating.
  10. Epidermis: The bottom layer of the leaf, where you find all the stomata.
  11. Mesophyll: The packed-together cells right under the leaf's skin that do a lot of the work.
  12. The tiny transport tubes in a leaf for moving water and nutrients around.
Down
  1. That green stuff in plants that grabs energy from the sun.
  2. Equation: The recipe for photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
  3. Cells: Two cells that open and close the stomata, like a gatekeeper.
  4. Plants use sunlight to make their own food from water and carbon dioxide.
  5. A simple, nonvascular plant that uses spores instead of seeds.
  6. The tiny green factories inside plant cells where photosynthesis happens.
  7. An organism that makes its own grub, like a plant.
  8. Plants with special pipes for moving water and food.
  9. Epidermis: The top, clear skin of a leaf, it's just for protection.
  10. Spaces: The gaps in a leaf's spongey layer for gas to float around.

22 Clues: Plants without those pipes, like moss. • An organism that makes its own grub, like a plant. • A plant with seeds in cones, not flowers or fruits. • Plants with special pipes for moving water and food. • A waxy coat on leaves that keeps water from escaping. • Plants that flower and keep their seeds inside a fruit. • ...

Plant reproduction 2025-08-04

Plant reproduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma.
  2. Powdery grains containing male gametes.
  3. Female part of the flower; contains stigma, style, and ovary.
  4. Developed ovary that protects seeds and aids dispersal.
  5. Process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant.
  6. Colorful part of flower that attracts pollinators.
  7. Process of spreading seeds away from the parent plant.
  8. Tube through which pollen travels to reach ovary.
  9. Contains ovules; develops into fruit after fertilisation.
  10. Contains female gamete; becomes seed after fertilisation.
  11. Sticky top part of the carpel where pollen lands.
  12. Young plant inside a seed.
  13. Sweet liquid that attracts pollinators.
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  1. Thin stalk that holds up the anther.
  2. Fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  3. Leaf-like part that protects the flower bud.
  4. Reproductive structure of a plant.
  5. Fertilised ovule that can grow into a new plant.
  6. Another name for the carpel, the female part of the flower.
  7. Part of the stamen that produces pollen.
  8. Male part of the flower that produces pollen.

21 Clues: Young plant inside a seed. • Reproductive structure of a plant. • Thin stalk that holds up the anther. • Powdery grains containing male gametes. • Sweet liquid that attracts pollinators. • Part of the stamen that produces pollen. • Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma. • Leaf-like part that protects the flower bud. • Male part of the flower that produces pollen. • ...

Plant Production 2025-10-27

Plant Production crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A specifically-constructed enclosed building where plants can be cultured
  2. Land where forestry in carried out
  3. A timberland area where specific species of trees are planted with appropriate practices applied to promote timber growth
  4. The seed or kernel of a cereal grain plant
  5. A fiber of plant origin; common examples are cotton, flax, and jute
  6. A the practices used to maintain our ability to produce food, fiber, and shelter
  7. A plant species that is placed in masses in flower beds for color and other visual appeal; seeded and grown to transplant size in a greenhouse or other plant-growing structure
  8. A type of fat obtained from the seeds or fruits of certain plant species; often known as cooking oil
  9. rice Production of rice in large, flat fields that are flooded by irrigation
  10. The major type of corn grown for grain; grains are flat with an indention in the crown
  11. A sweet liquid made from the watery juices of plants but can be made from grains
  12. Table sugar
  13. a species or line of grass-type plants that are produced for their seed or kernel for use as human food or animal feed; examples are wheat, barley, and rye
  14. Short-growing, matted grass or other plants maintained for aesthetic, recreational, or other purposes
  15. A measure of the temperature requirements requirements for best corn growth
  16. Production of rice in small areas on hillsides; contrasted with lowland rice
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  1. A type of wood from angiosperm species that produce a dense wood product such as oak or hickory
  2. Seeds that are germinated before planting; often involves soaking for several hours
  3. A plant species that is produced for its colorful and appealing flowers
  4. A plant species produced for the beauty and appeal of its leaves and stems
  5. Farming, ranching, and other agricultural practices without the use of manufactured or synthetic inputs
  6. Wood that is light and easy to cut; from pine, fir, spruce, and similar trees
  7. An activity or treatment needed or used with a crop to gain the desired growth and product
  8. The length of individual cotton fibers; range is 7/8 to 1 5/16
  9. The practice in transporting, storing, processing, packaging, and otherwise handling a crop after it has been harvested
  10. The art and science of growing trees
  11. The medium or soil in which seeds are planted; the medium is usually prepared to promote plant growth
  12. The number of plants growing in an rea, such as on an acre of land
  13. The practices used to improve a timber stand such as thinning, cleaning, and pest management
  14. A fruit in which an outer, fleshy part surrounds a shell with a seed inside, such as the olive oil
  15. any food product used as a sweetener
  16. A classification system used to classify rice based on length of kernel
  17. A crop produced in a field or on open land; examples: corn, cotton, and wheat

33 Clues: Table sugar • Land where forestry in carried out • The art and science of growing trees • any food product used as a sweetener • The seed or kernel of a cereal grain plant • The length of individual cotton fibers; range is 7/8 to 1 5/16 • The number of plants growing in an rea, such as on an acre of land • ...