Hort 1301 Exam 1 Review A

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Across
  1. 1. Female portion of the flower consisting of the stigma, style, and ovule
  2. 4. The movement of a plant structure in response to light
  3. 5. (2 words) Benefits that humans and other organisms receive from functioning ecosystems, including food production, oxygen production, water regulation, and carbon storage.
  4. 8. Green pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
  5. 11. Tiny pores, usually in leaves, through which gases enter and leave the plant.
  6. 13. Evaporative loss of water vapor from a plant, primarily through stomata in the leaves.
  7. 17. Process in which a viable seed resumes active growth and the radicle begins to emerge.
  8. 18. Stem section between nodes
  9. 19. Plant organ that supports leaves and buds and contains the vascular tissues that transport materials.
  10. 20. This term literally means “cultivated garden” but practically it is “The science, art, and business of growing and using plants for food, beauty, recreation, and environmental purposes”.
  11. 21. The outer edge or perimeter of a leaf blade,
  12. 22. Plant cell organelle where photosynthesis occurs.
  13. 27. Changes in a plant's form, function, or life stage as it progresses through its life cycle.
  14. 29. Basic taxonomic unit; the second word in a plant's scientific name.
  15. 32. Plant organ primarily responsible for anchorage, water/mineral absorption, and often storage.
  16. 33. Developmentally controlled aging and deterioration of a plant organ, such as a leaf turning yellow.
  17. 35. Taxonomic rank immediately above species; the first word in a scientific plant name.
  18. 37. plants that shed their leaves at least once per season
  19. 42. This star is the source of the energy used to power photosynthesis.
  20. 43. A protective covering over root tips to shield them as they grow (2 words)
  21. 45. The state of a plant when grown in low or no light, chlorotic and leggy
  22. 46. A two part scientific name of a living organism
  23. 48. Gaseous plant growth regulator associated with fruit ripening, senescence, and several stress responses.
  24. 49. Traditional plant group characterized by one cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, and flower parts commonly in threes (grasses belong to this group).
  25. 51. Plant growth regulator strongly associated with stomatal closure, stress responses, and dormancy.
  26. 53. The science of naming and classifying organisms.
  27. 55. Process by which plants capture light energy and convert it into stored chemical energy.
  28. 56. Cell organelle where cellular respiration takes place
  29. 57. Vascular tissue that primarily transports water and minerals from the roots toward the shoots.
  30. 58. Sticky platform at the top of the style, where pollination takes place
  31. 60. Plant tissue that uses or stores sugars, such as a developing fruit, root, or growing shoot.
  32. 61. The downward movement of water through the soil layers below
  33. 64. Plant growth regulator associated with stem elongation, seed germination, and other growth processes.
  34. 65. First embryonic root to emerge from a germinating seed.
  35. 67. Acquisition of the ability to flower following exposure to a required period of low temperature.
  36. 68. Plants that only live for one growing season
  37. 69. Tiny extensions from plant roots greatly increase surface area (2 words)
  38. 70. The deliberate growing and management of plants by humans.
  39. 71. Male reproductive cells of the seed plants
  40. 72. Region of actively dividing plant cells that produces new growth.
  41. 73. Plants that grow for multiple growing seasons
  42. 74. This molecule is split during the “Light Dependent” reaction of photosynthesis and gives up oxygen to be released
  43. 75. The entry of water into the soil surface
Down
  1. 2. Male portion of the flower consisting of the anthers and filament
  2. 3. The study of growing fruit
  3. 6. A characteristic of plants, “meaning immobile”
  4. 7. Plant growth regulator that promotes cell division and influences shoot development and senescence.
  5. 9. Plant organ specialized primarily for photosynthesis, gas exchange, and transpiration.
  6. 10. The name of the person who was the first to name and/or describe a specific organism
  7. 12. Specialized tissue found in apical regions of the plant where new cells are formed
  8. 14. A large central structure in the plant cell – looks like a swimming pool
  9. 15. Absorption of water by a dry seed, causing it to swell and initiating metabolic activity.
  10. 16. Exposing seeds to specific temperatures for a period of time to overcome dormancy.
  11. 20. Name given to the wandering peoples (it describes how they obtained their food) before the time when they settled into communities and cultivated the ground.
  12. 23. A naturally occurring chemical messenger produced by a plant that influences growth and development.
  13. 24. Modified horizontal stem that grows usually just below the soil surface, sending out roots and vertical shoots from its growth nodes
  14. 25. Modified horizontal stem that grows usually along the soil surface, producing new roots and shoots at its nodes
  15. 26. This molecule is “fixed” during the “Light Independent” or “Dark Reaction” of photosynthesis to produce glucose.
  16. 27. Major flowering-plant group commonly characterized by two cotyledons and netted leaf veins. This group is currently undergoing a name change to “Eudicot”
  17. 28. Transfer of pollen from anther to a receptive stigma.
  18. 30. Breaking, weakening, or thinning a seed coat to help water and oxygen enter the seed.
  19. 31. Yellowing of plant tissue(s) due to a lack of chlorophyll
  20. 34. Plant tissue that produces or releases sugars for transport, such as a mature photosynthesizing leaf.
  21. 36. Plants that grow for 2 seasons.
  22. 38. Property that root hairs increase to facilitate water and nutrient absorption (2 words)
  23. 39. Directional growth of a plant or plant part in response to light.
  24. 40. Vascular tissue that transports sugars and other organic compounds from sources to sinks.
  25. 41. Plant growth regulator strongly associated with cell elongation, apical dominance, and directional growth toward light.
  26. 44. Increase in plant size, mass, or cell number.
  27. 47. The slender stalk that joins a leaf blade to the plant stem
  28. 50. A regulated state in which plant growth or development is temporarily greatly reduced or suspended.
  29. 52. Process that releases usable energy from sugars for plant growth, maintenance, and other activities.
  30. 54. A plant's response to the relative duration of light and darkness, particularly in regulating flowering.
  31. 59. Process by which cells become specialized for particular structures and functions.
  32. 62. (2 words) A conspicuous structure composed of cellulose that surrounds plant cells and contributes to their “boxy” shape
  33. 63. Site of pollen production
  34. 66. Reproductive structure of flowering plants where sexual reproduction begins.