In this article we will discuss about the construction and distribution of mechanical cells in plants. The principle regarding the construction of mechanical tissue is to obtain maximum mechanical rigidity and elasticity with minimum expenditure of materials. This principle is observed in roots, stems, fruit stalks, branches etc., but the arrangement of mechanical cells varies greatly in them. The organs [...]
In this article we will discuss about the characteristics of axillary bud in plants. This will also help you to draw the structure and diagram of the axillary bud in plants. The lateral branch of seed plants, in their nascent state, is referred to as axillary bud that is commonly present on the stem at the axil of leaves. The [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of abscission in plants, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Abscission is a process that initiates the removal of a part of plant following the formation of a protective layer or scar tissue that prevents the entry of pathogen and protects the inner tissues from desiccation. Plants are shedding organisms. [...]