Tag: Botony
Q&A on plant kingdom
The world of plants is a rich and diverse one, with countless species that span the globe, from the tallest trees to the tiniest mosses. Understanding the plant kingdom is not only fascinating but also essential to our understanding of the natural world. In this Q&A on the plant kingdom, we will delve into the…
Plant structure and function
Let’s delve into more detail about plant structure and function: Plant Structure: Roots: Function: Roots have several essential functions, including anchoring the plant in the soil, absorbing water and minerals, and storing carbohydrates. Types: Taproots: A single, large, central root, typical in dicotyledonous plants. Fibrous roots: A network of fine, slender roots, common in monocotyledonous…
How do plants know when to flower?
Phytochrome, a blue-green pigment, is part of a switching mechanism for phototropic responses to light of red and far-red wavelengths. Its active form, Pfr might trigger the secretion of one or more hormones that induce and inhibit flowering at different times of yeat. The main environmental cue for flowering is the length of night, i.e.…
Father of Various Branches of Biology
Father of Agronomy Peter – De- Cresenji Father of Agriculture Norman Borlaug Father of Anatomy Andreas Vesalius Father of Botany Theophrastus Father of Biology Aristotle Father of Bacteriology Antonie van LeeuwenhoekRobert Koch / Ferdinand Cohn / LouisPasteur Father of Blood Groups Karl Landsteiner Father of Blood Circulation William Harvey Father of Cytology Robert Hooke Father…
Q & A OF ANATOMY OF FLOWERING PLANTS
Q1) Name the associated structure of companion cell. Ans: Sieve tube cell Q2) Name an enucleated plant cell. Ans: Sieve tube cell Q3) Name the conductory elements of xylem. Ans: Tracheary elements- Tracheids and Vessels (tracheae) Q4) What is periderm? Ans: Phellogen, Phellum and Phelloderm are collectively called as Periderm Q5) What is annual ring?…
