In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual modes of reproduction in lycopodium with the help of diagrams. Vegetative Reproduction: Vegetative means of propagation is quite common in the sporophyte of Lycopodium which take place by the following methods: (i) By the Formation of Gemmae or Bulbils: These are modified lateral branches which develop on the stem [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Marchantia with the help of diagrams. External Structure of Marchantia: The gametophyte of Marchantia is a dichotomously branched, prostrate, dorsiventral thallus (Fig. 6.8). The dorsal surface of the thallus shows many regular rhomboidal or polygonal areas (Fig. 6.9A). Each area has a pore at the center. A distinct median groove [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Funaria with the help of a diagram. External Features of Funaria: The erect gametophytic plant (Fig. 6.47A) is about an inch high with an erect leafy axis or stem attached to the substratum by rhizoids. The axis is radial, often branched axillary or extra-axillary. The axis is covered with spirally [...]