In this article we will discuss about Racemose and Cymose Inflorescence. I. Racemose Inflorescences: i. Raceme: It is a racemose inflorescence in which the main axis goes on producing lateral stalked or pedicellate flowers in acropetal order. Example—Crotolaria (B. Atasi, Fig. 77, A), mustard. A compound raceme, in which the rachis is branched and branches bear the pedicellate flowers in [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Vernalization 2. Site of Vernalization 3. Nature of Vernalization Process 4. Application. Definition of Vernalization: The precise definition of vernalization is not universally accepted. The term is best defined as the specific promotion of flowering by a cold treatment given to the imbibed seed or young plant. In certain seeds, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Subject-Matter of Floral Induction 2. Changes in Metabolism in Leaves Associated with Floral Induction 3. Floral Induction, Determination and Specification in Arabidopsis Determination Experiments 4. Control of Flower Primordium Specification by LEAFY and APETALAI/CAULI FLOWER 6. Interactions between LFY, API and TERMINAL FLOWERI (TFLI) during the Transition to Flowering. Subject-Matter of Floral [...]