In this essay we will discuss about the nomenclature of plants. After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Nomenclature 2. Types of Nomenclature 3. Rules. Essay # 1. Meaning of Nomenclature: The nomenclature may be defined simply as the system of naming of plants. After determination of a new taxon based on some important characteristics, it [...]
A typical leaf consists of the following three parts (Fig. 2.55): 1. Hypopodium or Leaf-Base 2. Petiole or Mesopodium or Leaf Stalk 3. Leaf-Blade or Epipodium or Lamina. Essay # 1. Hypopodium or Leaf-Base: It is the lowermost part of a leaf by which it remains attached to the stem or branch. In many cases, it is very difficult [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the general structure of the plant body, explained with the help of a diagram. Growth of the plant body starts generally from the morphologically unicellular zygote which gradually develops into the embryo and then to the whole plant. In spite of great diversities existing in the vascular plants as regards their size, structure [...]