This article will guide you about how to determine the plastochron index. Plastochron is defined as the time interval between the formation of one leaf primordium and the initiation of next leaf primordium. Plastochron is a developmental measure and is expressed as 'plastochron index'. The index indicates the developmental status of each leaf and relates the observation to time. The [...]
The following points highlight the top seven applications of plant anatomy. The applications are: 1. Enables to Identify Fragmentary Plant Materials 2. Enables to Detect Adulterants in Crude Drugs 3. Enables to Identify Wood 4. Enables to Identify Archaeological Plant Remains 5. Applied Aspects of Meristem Culture 6. Provides Evidences in Forensic Investigation 7. Provides Characters of Taxonomic Significance. Application [...]
The following points highlight the five main types of petioles found in plants. The types are: 1. Petiole of Cucurbita sp. 2. Petiole of Helianthus Annuus 3. Petiole of Piper Betle 4. Petiole of Nymphaea Stellata 5. Petiole of Eichhornia sp. Type # 1. Petiole of Cucurbita sp. (Family: Cucurbitaceae): Transverse section of the petiole is wavy in outline and [...]