Apomixis in Plants
Apomixis is a type of asexual reproduction in plants, where seeds are produced without fertilization or meiosis. Types of Apomixis Apomixis is generally classified based on of embryo development, frequency,…
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Gnetales: An Overview
Gnetales is an order of the gymnospermic seed plants. This order is composed of three genera- Gnetum, Ephedra, and Welwitschia. Chamberlain (1935) has placed all three genera in a single-family…
Degeneration of Sexuality in Fungi
Sexuality in fungi is diverse and fascinating. In fungi, gradual degeneration of sexuality can be observed. Degeneration of sexuality means functional and structural degeneration of sex organs, leading to the…
Anthoceros: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Anthoceros, a genus of hornworts (a group of non-vascular embryophytes) in the order Anthocerotales, is widely distributed, mainly in tropical and temperate regions of the world. Division: Bryophyta Class: Anthocerotopsida Order:…
Marchantia: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Marchantia, a genus of thallose liverworts in the order Marchantiales, is widely distributed all over the world. Division: Bryophyta Class: Hepaticopsida Order: Marchantiales Family: Marchantiaceae Genus: Marchantia Distribution of Marchantia…
Riccia: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Riccia, a genus of thallose liverworts in the order Marchantiales, is widely distributed both in tropical and temperate regions of the world. Division: Bryophyta Class: Hepaticopsida Order: Marchantiales Family: Ricciaceae…
Reproduction in Algae with Examples
Reproduction in algae is the production of young ones (offspring) of the same kind as themselves. Generally, all three types of reproduction are observed in algae, such as: Vegetative Reproduction…