In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pteridophytes 2. Origin of Pteridophytes 3. Sporophytic Generation 4. Gametophytic Generation 5. Classification 6. Heterospory and Seed Habit 7. Economic Importance 8. Sexuality 9. Indian Work. Introduction to Pteridophytes: Pteridophytes constitute a significant and important group in the plant kingdom. As the first true land plants, they offer a very [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Phylloglossum 2. Anatomy of Phylloglossum 3. Vegetative Multiplication 4. Spore Production 5. Phylogeny. Distribution of Phylloglossum: The genus Phylloglossum unlike Lycopodium has a very limited distribution. In fact its entire distribution is confined to a few places in Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. The genus is monotypic having a single [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Psilophytopsida 2. Classification of Psilophytopsida 3. Phylogeny. History of Psilophytopsida: One of the most perplexing and enigmatic problems of evolutionary morpholÂogy which is still eluding a solution is that of the origin of land plants. The invasion of the land masses by the aquatic inhabitants which perhaps took place about [...]