In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Sphagnum 2. Special Features of Sphagnum 3. Affinities. Habit and Habitat of Sphagnum: Sphagnum is represented by about 336 species which are cosmopolitan in distribution. In India, it is represented by about 20 species in Himalayas. These species are aquatic or semiaquatic and grow in dense masses or [...]
In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of sphagnum. Gametophytic Phase of Sphagnum: (i) External Features of Sphagnum: Plant body is gametophytic and consists of two stages: Juvenile stage and leafy gametophore Juvenile stage: It is also called protonema and is formed by the germination of the spores. It [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Sphagnum 2. Structure of Sphagnum 3. Reproduction 4. Affinities. Introduction to Sphagnum: Sphagnum is popularly known as bog moss, peat moss or turf moss because of its ecological importance in the development of peat or bog. The plants are perennial and grow in swamps and moist habitat like rocky slopes [...]