The following points highlight the five major reasons of anomalous secondary growth in plants. The reasons are: 1. The Activity of Normal Cambium is Abnormal 2. Abnormally Situated Cambium Forms Normal Secondary Vascular Tissues 3. Formation of Secondary Tissues by Accessory Cambium 4. Formation of Interxylary Phloem 5. Formation of Intra-Xylary Phloem. Reason # 1. The Activity of Normal Cambium [...]
In this article we will discuss about the growth and movement in plants. Growth in Plants: Growth is one of the fundamental features of the living organisms. Non-living objects like rocks and crystals may also grow by accretion or deposition of new materials, but growth in living things is something distinctly different. It is really a complex phenomenon regulated by [...]
In this article we will discuss about the essential elements for healthy growth of a plant. It is found that thirteen elements are constantly present in the plant body, as revealed by ash analysis. The mere presence in the composition does not necessarily mean that they are all essential for the growth and nutrition of plants. What elements are essential [...]