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Plant Structure, Growth and Function
Plant Growth from Root and Shoot Tips
Description
Plants grow throughout their lives, and that pattern is called indeterminate growth. This trait sets plants apart from most animals. Some plant parts stop growing, such as leaves and flowers, but roots and stems can keep growing for a long time.
Meristems make this ongoing growth possible. A meri...
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Ao contrário da maioria dos animais, as plantas podem crescer ao longo de suas vidas. O crescimento da planta é facilitado pelos meristemas, tecidos contendo células indiferenciadas que podem se dividir perpetuamente semelhante às células-mães dos animais. Todas as plantas vasculares passam pelo crescimento primário, que alonga raízes e brotos.<...
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