Plant Physiology

3.

Plant Tissues and Organ Systems

3.1.

Tissue Organization Principles

3.1.1.

Tissue Definition and Classification

3.1.2.

Developmental Origin of Tissues

3.1.3.

Tissue Interactions

3.2.

Dermal Tissue System

3.2.1.

3.2.1.1.

Epidermal Cell Structure

3.2.1.1.1.

Cell Wall Characteristics

3.2.1.1.2.

Protoplast Features

3.2.1.2.

3.2.1.2.1.

3.2.1.2.1.1.

3.2.1.2.1.2.

3.2.1.2.2.

3.2.1.2.2.1.

Water Loss Prevention

3.2.1.2.2.2.

3.2.1.3.

Stomata and Guard Cells

3.2.1.3.1.

Stomatal Structure

3.2.1.3.2.

Guard Cell Morphology

3.2.1.3.3.

Stomatal Distribution

3.2.1.3.4.

Stomatal Development

3.2.1.4.

3.2.1.4.1.

Types and Morphology

3.2.1.4.2.

3.2.1.4.2.1.

3.2.1.4.2.2.

3.2.1.4.2.3.

3.2.2.

3.2.2.1.

3.2.2.1.1.

Structure and Properties

3.2.2.1.2.

Suberin Deposition

3.2.2.2.

3.2.2.2.1.

Meristematic Activity

3.2.2.2.2.

Cell Division Patterns

3.2.2.3.

3.2.2.3.1.

Structure and Function

3.3.

Ground Tissue System

3.3.1.

3.3.1.1.

Cell Characteristics

3.3.1.1.1.

Thin Cell Walls

3.3.1.1.2.

Living Protoplasts

3.3.1.2.

3.3.1.2.1.

3.3.1.2.2.

3.3.1.2.3.

3.3.1.2.4.

3.3.1.3.

Specialized Types

3.3.1.3.1.

3.3.1.3.2.

3.3.1.3.3.

Storage Parenchyma

3.3.2.

3.3.2.1.

Cell Wall Structure

3.3.2.1.1.

Unevenly Thickened Walls

3.3.2.1.2.

Pectin and Cellulose Content

3.3.2.2.

3.3.2.2.1.

Flexible Support

3.3.2.2.2.

Growth Accommodation

3.3.2.3.

3.3.2.3.1.

Growing Regions

3.3.2.3.2.

3.3.2.3.3.

3.3.3.

3.3.3.1.

3.3.3.1.1.

Structure and Properties

3.3.3.1.2.

3.3.3.1.2.1.

3.3.3.1.2.2.

3.3.3.2.

3.3.3.2.1.

Structure and Properties

3.3.3.2.2.

3.3.3.2.2.1.

3.3.3.2.2.2.

Branched Sclereids

3.3.3.3.

3.3.3.3.1.

Mechanical Support

3.3.3.3.2.

3.4.

Vascular Tissue System

3.4.1.

3.4.1.1.

Water-Conducting Elements

3.4.1.1.1.

3.4.1.1.1.1.

Structure and Function

3.4.1.1.1.2.

3.4.1.1.2.

Vessel Elements

3.4.1.1.2.1.

Structure and Function

3.4.1.1.2.2.

Perforation Plates

3.4.1.2.

Supporting Elements

3.4.1.2.1.

Xylem Parenchyma

3.4.1.2.1.1.

3.4.1.2.1.2.

Storage Function

3.4.1.2.2.

3.4.1.2.2.1.

Mechanical Support

3.4.1.2.2.2.

Cell Wall Structure

3.4.1.3.

Xylem Development

3.4.1.3.1.

3.4.1.3.2.

Secondary Xylem

3.4.2.

3.4.2.1.

Conducting Elements

3.4.2.1.1.

Sieve Tube Elements

3.4.2.1.1.1.

Structure and Function

3.4.2.1.1.2.

3.4.2.1.2.

Companion Cells

3.4.2.1.2.1.

Metabolic Support

3.4.2.1.2.2.

Loading and Unloading

3.4.2.2.

Supporting Elements

3.4.2.2.1.

Phloem Parenchyma

3.4.2.2.1.1.

Storage Function

3.4.2.2.1.2.

Metabolic Support

3.4.2.2.2.

3.4.2.2.2.1.

Mechanical Support

3.4.2.3.

Phloem Development

3.4.2.3.1.

3.4.2.3.2.

Secondary Phloem

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