Hydathodes are specialized pores (openings) particularly present on the leaf margins, which exudes or secretes drops of water. The exudation of water as drops from the tip or margin of the leaves is called guttation. The process of guttation is facilitated by the hydathodes. They are also called as Water […]
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Types of Stelar Systems and its Evolution in Pteridophytes and Higher Plants
Stelar Evolution in Pteridophytes What is stele? What are the components of stele? Ø Stele is the central cylinder or core of vascular tissue in higher plants. Ø The stele consists of xylem, phloem, pericycle and medullary rays and pith if present. Ø The term ‘stele’ was for the first […]
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Receptacular vs Appendicular Theory of Inferior Ovary Development in Flowers
Based on the position of ovary there are three types of flowers- (1) Hypogynous, (2) Perigynous, and (3) Epigynous. (1). Hypogynous Flower: The most primitive type with convex shaped Thalamus (torus). The ovary is superior and all other floral parts (calyx, corolla and androecium) arise from the base of the […]
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Sclerenchyma: Structure, Classification and Functions
Sclerenchyma is a simple permanent tissue in plants. Sclerenchymatous cells are dead at their maturity. Cells do not have protoplast when they completely developed. They have thick secondary cell wall. The secondary cell wall is lignified and very hard. Most of the sclerenchymatous cells show intrusive growth. The present post […]
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Collenchyma: Structure, Classification and Functions
Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue in plants. They are living cells with prominent nucleus and all the cell organelles. Each collenchymatous cell is with a large and prominent vacuole in the centre. The vacuole is filled with many secondary metabolites. Unlike parenchyma, the collenchyma cells possess thick primary cell […]
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