Parenchyma vs Collenchyma Parenchyma and Collenchyma are the Simple tissue System in Plants. The present post describes the similarities and differences between Parenchyma and Collenchyma Similarities between Parenchyma and Collenchyma Ø Both parenchyma and collenchyma are simple permanent tissues in the plants. Ø Both are differentiated cells. Ø Both are […]
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Classification of Meristematic Tissue with Examples
What is Meristem? Meristem is a type plant tissue composed of an undifferentiated mass of cells. They are rapidly dividing cells found in the growing portions of the plant and they give rise various plant organs. The primary function of meristem is to assist in plant growth. Living cells other […]
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Anatomy of Monocot Stem
The anatomy or internal structure of a monocot stem can be studied by a Transverse Section (T.S.) taken through the internode of a monocot plant such as grass, bamboo, maize, Asparagus etc. The main difference of monocot stem from dicot stem is that, here in monocots the ground tissue is […]
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Reproduction in Fungi- Part-3: Sexual Reproduction
Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes the Process of Sexual Reproduction in Fungi. Sexual reproduction takes place in all groups of fungi except Deuteromycetes. Fungi may be monoecious (bisexual) or dioecious (unisexual). Moneoecious species produce two sex organs (male and female) in the same thallus, […]
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Reproduction in Fungi- Part-2: Asexual Reproduction
Fungi reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. This post describes the various types of Asexual Reproduction in Fungi. About 20% fungi propagate only by asexual means. Asexual reproduction take places during favorable condition by the formation of a variety of spores. Such spores produced by asexual reproduction are called […]
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