In this article we will discuss about the Coniferous Leaves. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. External Morphology of Coniferous Leaves 2. Anatomy of Coniferous Leaves. External Morphology of Coniferous Leaves: Laubenfels (1953) recognised four distinct types of leaves among the living conifers: 1. Needle-like leaves having a single midrib and appearing as a three-sided or four-sided [...]
In this article we will discuss about Coniferales. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Meaning of Coniferales 2. General Characters of Coniferales 3. Classification 4. Economic Importance. Meaning of Coniferales: Coniferales, "the dominant forest-makers of the world', are represented by about 54 living genera and over 500 species (Li, 1952). According to Foster and Gifford (1958) "the [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between Biota and Thuja. Difference # Biota: 1. Young branches grow vertically in biota. 2. In biota, a groove is present on the abaxial surface of the leaf. 3. Wood grains are fine in biota. 4. Heartwood is dark-brown coloured in it. 5. Bark peels off in the form of papery [...]