In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual reproduction that occur in the life cycle of sargassum. (A) Vegetative Reproduction in Sargassum: Sargassum multiplies profusely by vegetative fragmentation. The thallus breaks into fragments due to mechanical injury or death and decay of older parts. The species like S. hystrix and S. natans growing in Sargasso sea are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the thallus and cell structure of ectocarpus with the help of diagrams. Thallus Structure of Ectocarpus: The plant body is mostly typically heterotrichous and differentiated into (a) creeping or prostrates system and (b) projecting an erect system. In some species one of the two systems may be reduced. In epiphytic forms the prostrate [...]
In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual methods of reproduction that occur in the life cycle of vaucheria. 1. Vegetative Reproduction in Vaucheria: The vegetative reproduction takes place by fragmentation. The thallus can break into small fragments due to mechanical injury or insect bites etc. A septum develops at the place of breaking to seal the [...]