A typical leaf consists of the following three parts (Fig. 2.55): 1. Hypopodium or Leaf-Base 2. Petiole or Mesopodium or Leaf Stalk 3. Leaf-Blade or Epipodium or Lamina. Essay # 1. Hypopodium or Leaf-Base: It is the lowermost part of a leaf by which it remains attached to the stem or branch. In many cases, it is very difficult [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the general structure of the plant body, explained with the help of a diagram. Growth of the plant body starts generally from the morphologically unicellular zygote which gradually develops into the embryo and then to the whole plant. In spite of great diversities existing in the vascular plants as regards their size, structure [...]
Read this essay to learn about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Parenchyma Tissue 2. Cell Structure 3. Functions. Essay # 1. Origin and Distribution of Parenchyma Tissue: The parenchyma of cortex and the pith, of the mesophyll of leaves, and of the floral parts originate from the ground meristem and protoderm. The primary and secondary xylem and phloem parenchyma are [...]