🌱 Plant Growth and Development – NEET 2025 Notes, Diagrams & MCQs
Every seed you sow holds the potential to become a magnificent plant. But what makes it grow? Growth and development in plants are not random — they follow a well-coordinated process involving cell division, enlargement, and differentiation, all controlled by plant hormones. For NEET aspirants, this chapter is a frequently tested section in Plant Physiology. Let’s break it down in a simple, clear, and exam-oriented way. --- 🌳 Section 1: What is Plant Growth? Growth is a permanent, irreversible increase in size, volume, or number of cells. In plants, growth is indeterminate, meaning it continues throughout life due to the presence of meristems. 📘 Characteristics of Growth 1. Irreversible: Once a cell enlarges, it cannot return to its previous size. 2. Permanent: The increase remains stable over time. 3. Metabolically active: Requires energy from respiration. 4. Quantitative: Can be measured (length, volume, weight, etc.). --- 🌿 Section 2: Phases of Growth Growth in plants...