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Plant Reproduction
Term | Definition |
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Stamen | male reproductive parts |
Ovary | site of germination and development |
Germination | when pollen and ovule meet to form zygote |
Cotyledon | contains stored energy |
Stigma | sticky top of the pistil to trap pollen |
Filament | mini-stem that holds up the anther |
self-pollination | a plant can use its own pollen for germination |
cross pollination | pollen must travel from one plant to another |
lateral meristem | contains cork and cambium; helps plants grow wider |
seed coat | cover of the embryo |
style | mini-stem that holds up the stigma |
pistil | female reproductive system |
anther | site of pollen production |
epicotyl | develops into leaves |
hypocotyl | base stem under the epicotyl |
apical meristem | growing tip; helps plants grow taller |