Support, Growth and Stability in Plants (2)

The importance of support for plants (1)

Help plants to stand vertically to obtain sunlight

The importance of support for plants (2)

Ensures the leaves are exposed to sunlight to carry out photosynthesis

The importance of support for plants (3)

To accommodate the plant weight and provide strength to withstand wind

Main support for plants (1)

Stem

Main support for plants (2)

Root

Function of stem

Support its own stem weight and also the weight of leaves

Function of root (1)

Support the plant by gripping the soil

Function of root (2)

Provide support to plant

Types of terrestrial plants

Woody plants and herbaceous plants (non-woody)

Characteristics of woody plant

Usually big and tall such as the rambutan tree and angsana tree