In this article we will discuss about the common anomalous structures that occur in stems. A great diversity in the arrangement of vascular tissues is exhibited by the angiosperms in their stems. The arrangements, which exist in majority of the plants, are considered as normal. The variations are regarded as anomalous though the so-called anomalous structure is normal for the [...]
Secondary growth can be defined as a phenomenon where, after the completion of primary tissue formation, more secondary tissues are developed to supplement dermal, vascular and mechanical tissue system in certain plants. The meristem of primary tissue divides. The daughter cells, after differentiation and maturation, form primary tissues of plant body. Primary tissues include epidermis, cortex, primary phloem, primary xylem [...]
In this article we will discuss about the functions of storage organs of beta vulgaris, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Biennials, besides seeds, have fleshy and swollen root or stem that store nutrients. The biennial herbs store nutrients in the first year. This is for the development of the flowering shoot in the following year. Many important food [...]