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Study Notes on Coniferopsida. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Introduction to Coniferopsida 2. Characteristic Features of Coniferopsida 3. Classification 4. Economic Importance 5. Systematic position of Pinus 6. Geographical distribution of Pinus 7. External Morphology 8. Internal Morphology 9. The Leaf 10. Reproduction 11. Development of Embryo and Other Details. Introduction to Coniferopsida: Class-Coniferopsida; Order-Coniferales; Genus-Pinus: [...]

The following points highlight the six major types of inflorescence. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Racemose Inflorescence 2. Cymose Inflorescence 3. Compound 4. Cyathium 5. Verticillaster 6. Hypanthodium. Inflorescence: Type # 1. Racemose Inflorescence: In this type of inflorescence the main axis does not end in a flower, but it grows continuously and develops flowers on [...]

The below mentioned article provides an overview on Apical Meristems. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Introduction to Apical Meristems 2. Initials and Derivatives of Apical Meristems 3. Vegetative Shoot Apex 4. Root Apex 5. Theories of Structural Development and Differentiation. Introduction to Apical Meristems: The apical meristem includes the meristematic initials and their immediate derivatives at [...]