In this article we will discuss about the process of reproduction with the help of diagrams. Funaria is monoecious and protandrous. A young plant to begin with produces antheridia at its apex (Fig. 4.1 A) and on a branch appear archegonia. Towards maturity, the branch bearing a developing sporophyte (Fig. 4.1G) tends to dominate and […]
Reproduction in Funaria (With Diagram) | Bryophytes | Botany
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Reproduction in Sphagnum | Bryophytes | Botany
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In this article we will discuss about the process of reproduction in sphagnum with the help of diagrams. Sphagnum can be dioecious as well as monoecious; but antheridia occur on different branches. Initially, the sexual branches are in the capitulum but due to elongation of the main stem they are isolated. The antheridial branches (Fig. […]
Morphology of Psilotum (With Diagram) | Pteridophytes | Botany
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In this article we will discuss about the morphology of psilotum with the help of a suitable diagram. Also learn about its phylogenetic position. Two species of Psilotum recognized are P. nudum and P. flaccidum (P. complanatum). Of these P. flaccidum is a pendulous epiphyte, rare in distribution; restricted to Jamaica, Mexico, Hawaii and a […]