Definition of Monocot Flower Monocot flowers are compressed shoot areas with particular sexual reproductive functions. The greatest distinguishing feature of monocot flowers is that their flower parts are frequently arranged in threes or multiples of threes. The analysis of flowers and their components can therefore be used to distinguish among monocot and dicot plants. Despite … Read more
Primary Succession Definition Primary succession is a type of ecological succession that occurs in a newly formed ecosystem that lacks habitable soil, but is then colonised by living creatures for the first time. A series of events that occur in order to build a stable ecosystem is known as primary succession. Natural phenomena such as … Read more
What is Photoperiodism ? Photoperiodism refers to the response of plants to the lengths of dark and light periods. Many angiosperms, or flowering plants, have a protein that can sense seasonal changes in light. A plant will flower depending on these changes in light levels. “Photoperiodism may be defined as the response of plants and … Read more
Plant Growth Regulators Definition Plant growth regulators may be defined as any organic compounds, which are active at low concentrations (1-10 ng / nl) in promoting, inhibiting or modifying growth and development. The naturally occurring (endogenous) growth substances are commonly known as plant hormones, while the synthetic ones are called growth regulator. Plant hormone is … Read more
Differentiation, Dedifferentiation, and Redifferentiation – Differentiation Cells from root apical & shoot apical meristem & cambium differentiate & mature, cells undergo structural changes (cell wall + protoplasm). E.g., to form a treachery element, cells lose protoplasm, develop strong, elastic, lignocellulosic 20 cell walls which carry water under extreme tension & long distance. Plants cells are … Read more
Plant Growth and Development : Definition Growth or Plant Growth is regarded as one of the most fundamental and conspicuous characteristics of a living being. What is growth? Growth can be defined as an irreversible permanent increase in size of an organ or its parts or even of an individual cell. Generally, growth is accompanied … Read more
Aerobic Respiration Glycolysis (Cytoplasm Krebs’s cycle (Mitochondria) Electron transport chain & oxidative phosphorylation It involves complete oxidation of P.A. by removing H Atom, leaving three molecules of CO2, and passing electron removed as part of H-atom to molecular O2 in ETS for ATP synthesis. The first process takes place in the matrix of mitochondria and … Read more
Respiration Definition? When you hear the word ‘respire or Respiration,’ you probably think of breathing. When you breathe, you are taking in oxygen with each inhale and releasing carbon dioxide with each exhale. This gas exchange is important for respiration, but while breathing is a physical process, respiration can be thought of as more of … Read more
C3 plants are defined as the plants that exhibit the C3 pathway. These plants use the Calvin cycle in the dark reaction of photosynthesis. The leaves of C3 plants do not show kranz anatomy. Here the photosynthesis process takes place only when the stomata are open. Approximately 95% of the shrubs, trees, and plants are … Read more
Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast, found in the mesophyll cells of the leaves. There are 4 pigments involved in photosynthesis: Chlorophyll aChlorophyll bXanthophyllsCarotenoids We are all aware of the process of photosynthesis in small plants. Let us have a detailed look at the photosynthesis in higher plants notes to explore the process of photosynthesis in … Read more