Cycas Notes

Anatomy of Cycas Leaflet and Rachis

Part – 4: Anatomy of Leaflet and Rachis <<< Part 3   —    Part 5 >>> Anatomy of Cycas Leaflet Ø  Cycas leaflet is with distinct midrib and lateral wings. Mid-rib is swollen and the wings are flattened. Margins of the leaves are revolute (curved downward) in Cycas revoluta. Ø  […]

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Structure of Coralloid Root in Cycas

Anatomy of Cycas Root and Coralloid Root

Part – 3: Anatomy of Normal and Coralloid Root <<< Part 2   —    Part 4 >>> Cycas Anatomy of Tap-Root Ø  The primary anatomical structure of Cycas tap-root resemble that of dicot root Ø  The T.S. is circular in outline. Ø  Anatomically the tap-root is differentiated into FOUR regions. […]

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Cycas: Morphology, Anatomy, Reproduction and Life Cycle (Part 1)

Part – 1: Morphology of Cycas <<< Part 0   —     Part 2 >>> Systematic Position (Sporne, 155) Division: Gymnosperms Class: Cycadopsida Order: Cycadales Family: Cycadaceae Distribution of Cycas Ø  Cycas belongs to an ancient plant group called Cycadophyta of the Division Gymnosperms Ø  Cycadophyta were the major vegetation of […]

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CSIR NET Botany Question Paper (Part-2)

Dear Students, Welcome to CSIR NET Botany Question Paper. This MCQ set consists of AdvancedBotany / Plant Science Multiple Choice Questions taken from the previous year question papers of CSIR NET Life Sciences Examination. These questions can be used for the preparation of CSIR NET, ICMR JRF, DBT BET JRF, […]

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