Explain Gynoecium of Flower
Gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the flower and is made up of one or more carpels. A carpel consists of three parts namely…
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Explain Androecium of Flower
The androecium is composed of stamens. It is the male reproductive part of the flower. Each stamen which represents the male reproductive organ consists of…
Describe Aestivation in Corolla
The mode of arrangement of sepals or petals in the floral bud with respect to the other members of the same whorl is known as…
Explain Calyx and Corolla of Flower
Each flower normally has four floral whorls, viz., calyx, corolla, androecium, and gynoecium (Figure). Calyx and corolla are important parts of a flower. The calyx…
Define and Describe on Flower
The flower is the reproductive unit in the angiosperms. It is meant for sexual reproduction. A typical flower has four different kinds of whorls arranged…
Define and Describe on Inflorescence
A flower is a modified shoot wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to floral meristem. Internodes do not elongate and the axis gets condensed. The…
Explain Lysosome with Structure and Function
Round or circular organelle which is produced from the plasma membrane, Golgi bodies or endoplasmic reticulum is called Lysosome. Discovery: In 1955 De. Duve first…
Explain Endoplasmic Reticulum with Types and Function
There are some sacs, cavities or tubules which form a network by themselves are known as the endoplasmic reticulum. Discovery: In 1945 Porter along with…
Explain Modifications of Leaves
Plants have changed themselves to adjust to their environment in exceptional ways. One of them is the modifications of leaves. Leaves are often modified to…
Describe on Phyllotaxy
Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch. This is usually of three types – alternate, opposite and whorled (Figure).…
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