The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between c3 plants and c4 plants. Difference # C3 Plants: 1. CO2 acceptor is RuBP (Ribulose bisphosphate). 2. Only one type of chloroplasts occur in the cells. Grana present in chloroplasts. 3. First stable compound after CO2 fixation is PGA. 4. Plants photosynthesize well, if CO2 concentration is high. 5. They [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) 2. Characteristics of Plant Growth Regulators 3. Functions 4. Discovery. Meaning of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs): Plants produce some specific chemical substances, which are capable of moving from one organ to the other, and provide physiological control on growth. These substances, which are active in very [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of movements exhibited by plant organs. The types are: 1. Growth Movements 2. Turgor Movements. Movement by Plant Organs: Type # 1. Growth Movements: Growth movements are divided into three sub-groups: (a) Tropic movements occur in response to always related to the direction of the stimulus. (b) Nastic movements in which the [...]