Stomata are tiny pores found on the leaves and stems of plants, which are responsible for gas exchange and transpiration. In the previous post we discussed the Structure and Functions of Stomata. However, did you know that not all stomata are created equal? In this article, we will discuss the […]
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Structure and Function of Stomata
Are you curious about the fascinating world of stomata? Stomata are tiny pores found on the leaves and stems of plants, which are responsible for gas exchange and transpiration. However, did you know that not all stomata are created equal? In this article, we will discuss the Structure and Function […]
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Anomalous Secondary Thickening in Storage Roots Sweet Potato
Anomalous Secondary Thickening in Storage Roots (Dicots) Ø In many dicots, the root functions as a storage region. Ø The secondary growth in these storage roots is usually anomalous type. Example: Ø Secondary thickening in Beta vulgaris (Beetroot – Chenopodiaceae) Ø Secondary thickening in Ipomoea batatas (Sweet potato – Convolvulaceae) […]
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Anomalous Secondary Grwoth in Boerhaavia Stem
Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as ‘punarnava’ (meaning that rejuvenates the body) is a highly medicinal plant belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae. It is a prostrate herbaceous plant. Plants belonging to Amaranthaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Begoniaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Piperaceae etc. have many vascular bundles in the medulla. Such vascular bundles are called Medullary Vascular Bundles. […]
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Root Stem Transition in Plants PPT
Anatomy of Root Stem Transition PPT: Root Stem Transition in Plants, Anatomical Peculiarities of Transition Zone between Root and Stem in Plants, How the Radial Vascular Bundles in the Root Changes to Conjoint Vascular Bundles in the Stem? Characteristics of Root Stem Transition Zone, Different Types of Root Stem Transition […]
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