The following points highlight the four common types of spore found in embryophytes. The types are: 1. Isospore (n., pl. -s, syn. Homospore) 2. Heterospore (n., pl. -s; hetero- a Greek Prefix Meaning 'different', 'not normal') 3. Meiospore (n., pl. -s) 4. Miospore (n., pl. -s; in Greek Meion means 'less', 'smaller'). Type # 1. Isospore (n., pl. -s, syn. [...]
The following points highlight the thirty-six major cell types found in plant tissues. The cell types are: 1. Antipodal Cells 2. Bulliform Cell 3. Cambium (Vascular) 4. Collenchyma 5. Companion Cell 6. Cork 7. Cork Cambium 8. Egg Cell 9. Endodermis 10. Endosperm Cell 11. Epidermis 12. Fibre (Sclerenchyma) 13. Gland Cell 14. Hair 15. Idioblast 16. Laticifers 17. Meristematic [...]
The following points highlight the top seven functions of cell wall in the life of a plant. The functions are: 1. Gives Mechanical Strength 2. Maintains Cell Shape 3. Controls Cell Expansion 4. Controls Intercellular Transport 5. Protects Against Infective Organisms 6. Cell Wall has Signalling Device against Attack of Microorganism 7. Acts as a Reservoir of Food. Function # [...]