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Reproduction in Lichens (with Diagram) | Botany

In this article we will discuss about the modes of reproduction in lichens. A. Reproduction of Lichen Thallus: It multiplies by vegetative methods of fragmentation and also by the formation of highly differentiated propagules as follows: (i) Fragmentation: It consists in the breaking up of the established thalli into segments which are distributed to start new growths. Fragmentation is accomplished [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:34:33+00:00November 8, 2016|Lichens|Comments Off on Reproduction in Lichens (with Diagram) | Botany

Reproduction in Lichens | Botany

In this article we will discuss about the vegetative, asexual and sexual methods of reproduction in lichens. Vegetative Reproduction: (a) By Fragmentation. Death and decay of older parts of the thallus produce smaller pieces which give rise to new thallus. Sometimes the broken pieces (fragments) develop into new thalli, provided they contain both the algal and fungal components. (b) By [...]

By |2016-09-16T07:21:52+00:00September 16, 2016|Reproduction|Comments Off on Reproduction in Lichens | Botany
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