In this essay we will discuss about the life cycle of Pinus, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Sporophyte of Pinus: Pinus is a tall evergreen tree giving rise to a series of widespread horizontal branches (Fig. 1.57A). In each year, a whorl of branches is produced in the axil of scale leaves. The branching is restricted to the [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the simple and complex permanent tissues found in plants. Essay # 1. Simple Tissues: Simple tissues are composed of same type of cells, and thus are homogeneous in nature. The complex tissues, on the other hand, are heterogeneous, being composed of different types of cells. The third group of permanent tissue is the [...]
In this essay we will discuss about archaeopteris which belongs to the family of progymnospermopsida. After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Habit of Archaeopteris 2. Morphology of Archaeopteris 3. Stem Anatomy 4. Reproductive Organs. Essay # 1. Habit of Archaeopteris: Large trees up to 18 m high with a large crown of spirally arranged pseudomonopodial branches (Fig. [...]