After reading this term paper you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Plant Breeding 2. Techniques for Plant Breeding 3. Issues and Concerns. Term Paper # 1. Introduction to Plant Breeding: Plant breeding is the art and science of changing the genetics of plants for the benefit of humankind. Plant breeding can be accomplished through many different techniques ranging from [...]
Read this essay to learn about the process of microsporogenesis and microgametogenesis in angiospermic plants. Development of Microspore Mother Cell and Microsporogenesis (Development of Microspores i.e., Pollen Grain): Microspores i.e., the pollen grains, are developed inside microsporangia. The microsporangia are developed inside the corners of the 4-lobed anther. Young anthers are more or less oblong in shape in section and [...]
Read this essay to learn about the process of megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis in plants, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Development of Megaspore Mother Cell: The ovule develops as multicellular placental outgrowth including the epidermal and a number of hypodermal cells. With further development, this gives rise to nucellus and one or two integuments from its basal region. In [...]