In this article we will discuss about the description and families of flowering plants. Description of Flowering Plants: Habit: Herb, shrub, tree, trailer, creeper, twiner, climber, etc. Life Span: Annual, biennial or perennial. Habitat: Mesophytic, hydrophytic or xeophytic. Root: Tap or adventitious root system, any speciality or modification. Stem: Herbaceous or woody, solid or fistular, cylindrical, angular or flattened, any [...]
The following points highlight the five major types of Inflorescence. The types are: 1. Solitary Flowers 2. Racemose Inflorescence 3. Cymose Inflorescence 4. Mixed Inflorescence 5. Special Inflorescence. Type # 1. Solitary Flowers: Flowers occur singly or are separated from other flowers of the same plant by vegetative regions. Solitary flowers are formed by direct transformation of shoot tips into [...]
In this article we will discuss about the primary and secondary functions of roots. Primary or Main Functions of Roots: 1. Anchorage: Roots take part in fixation of the plant and supporting the aerial shoot system. 2. Absorption of Water: Roots absorb water from soil. 3. Absorption of Minerals: Roots absorb mineral salts from soil. 4. Prevention of Soil Erosion: [...]