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Q-7 1) Phellogen = is defined as the meristematic cell layer responsible
for the development of the periderm. Cells that grow inwards from
thephellogen are termed phelloderm, and cells that develop outwards are
termed phellem or cork (note similarity with vascular cambium).
2) Skipelete = a small or secondary spike in grasses; one of the flower
clusters, the unit of inflorescence, consisting of two or more flowers and
subtended by one or more glumes variously disposed around a common
axis.
Q-2 Some plants will drop some of their leaves if they can't sustain them..sort of self
amputation to try to save the rest of the plant. Plants will show stunted growth. Many
plants produce much higher amounts of oils, resins and toxins during drought to deter
thirty animals from eating them..The plant's roots may grow deeper into the soil in search
of water. The plant will not flower or fruit as this is takes too much water. If the plant had
started flowering/fruiting it will drop it's flowers or fruits to try to conserve the life of the
plant..other plants will 'bolt', annuals or perennials mostly, if they think they're dying they'll
put all their energy into reproducing so they will in fact flower themselves to death
Q-14 1) Heliophytes or heliophytic plants, also called sun-loving plants, are those that
require for their optimum growth full exposure to the sun. Examples are coconut, mango