In this essay we will discuss about:- 1. Root of Ginkgo 2. Stem of Ginkgo 3. Leaf. Essay # 1. Root of Ginkgo: External Morphology: Ginkgo shows a typical tap root system. The tap root persists and is extensively branched and penetrates deep into the soil. The roots of Ginkgo biloba is characterised by vasicular-arbuscular-mycorrhizas (VAM) with Glomus epigaeum inoculation. [...]
Read this essay to learn about the life cycle of ginkgo biloba, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Sporophyte of Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgo biloba is a tall deciduous tree (up to 30 m height) giving rise to a very irregular pattern of branching. The branching is restricted to the upper part of the stem, thus giving the tree an [...]
In this article we will discuss about the affinities of ginkgo which belong to the family of class ginkgopsida. A. Relation to Ferns: The similarities between Ginkgo and ferns are: i. The leaves of Ginkgo shows striking similarity with Adiantum (maiden hair fern) in form, shape and venation and hence the name maiden hair tree for Ginkgo tree. ii. The [...]