NONETH LABASTILLA

BSABE 2

 PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Photosynthesis mainly functions as the converter of solar energy into chemical energy
and stores it for future use. The chemical energy is in the form of ATP, NADPH and oxygen. With
the use of ATP and NADPH, carbon dioxide will be converted into sugar called glucose in which
it used by plants for energy and use to make cellulose and starch. Cellulose is used in building
cell walls. Photosynthesis enables the crop to grow and develop by making use of the sunlight
not only for its own food but also its structure.

 RESPIRATION
Respiration mainly focus on producing energy for plant growth by using the sugar
produced during photosynthesis and oxygen. Respiration releases energy onto the plants so
that it will grow.

 TRANSPIRATION
Transpiration is responsible of several things but its main function is water movement
on plants. It is responsible for the transportation of minerals from the soil throughout the plant
which is a vital point to plant growth and development. Also, when a plant is transpiring, its
stomata are open, allowing gas exchange between the atmosphere and the leaf.

 TRANSLOCATION
Translocation is the process of delivering nutrients and other molecules throughout the
plants. This process occurs within series of cells called phloem transport system in which
phloem is the food conducting tissue in vascular plants. Translocation is responsible in
delivering nutrients to developing seeds and fruits for their growth and development.

 METABOLISM
Metabolism is responsible for the degradation and synthesis of organic materials in
plants. Metabolites enable the plants to both live due to its chemical reactions and be
protected against herbivores, pests and pathogens. Plant hormones, which are metabolites, are
often used to regulate the metabolic activity within cells and oversee the overall development
of the plant.

 NUTRITION
Mineral nutrients elements affect plant growth and development in giving aid through
cell structures and cell metabolites, cell osmotic relations and turgor-related processes, energy
transfer reactions, enzymes-catalysed reactions and plant reproduction. Different minerals
from the environment help plants to grow and develop.

 PLANT MOVEMENT
Plant movement is the movement of plants in form of bending, twisting and elongation
of certain plant parts. These movements are either tropism which respond to environmental
stimuli or nastic movement in which it is because of the changes in growth. Through plant
movement, plants can be observed on how and what kind of way will they be growing and
developing.

 CROP ADAPTATION
Crop adaptation is the relationship between the environmental factors and the growth
response of the crop. Crop plants has their unique adaptation into certain environment.
Changes of environment not suited to their adaptation may cause potential damage to the crop
and will affect their growth and development.