In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of sphagnum. Gametophytic Phase of Sphagnum: (i) External Features of Sphagnum: Plant body is gametophytic and consists of two stages: Juvenile stage and leafy gametophore Juvenile stage: It is also called protonema and is formed by the germination of the spores. It [...]
In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of funaria. Gametophytic Phase of Funaria: (i) External Features: Plant body is gametophytic and consists of two different stages namely: (i) Juvenile stage represented by primary protonema and (ii) The leafy gametophore which represents the adult form. The adult gametophyte (gametophore) is [...]
In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of pogonatum. This will also help you to draw the life cycle of pogonatum. Gametophytic Phase of Pogonatum : (i) External Features of Gametophyte: The plants are perennial, erect gametophytes and can be differentiated into two regions: (a) Rhizome (b) Rhizoids (a) [...]