Sympatric Speciation (non-geographic)
In sympatric speciation, species diverge while inhabiting the same place. The population is continuous, but nonetheless, the population does not mate randomly. Individuals are more likely to mate with their geographic neighbors than with individuals in a different part of the population's range. E..
Special Modes of Reproduction
Parthenocarpy - In angiosperms, the fruits are usually formed after the process of fertilisation. In certain plants, however, the fruits are formed without the act of fertilisation. Such fruits are called parthenocarpic fruits and the phenomenon is known as p..
Summary
Angiosperms represent the most advanced group of plants. The angiosperm plant body consists of an underground root system and an aerial shoot system. The shoot system contains vegetative parts and reproductive parts. The root serves two primary functions anchoring and absorption. There a..
Horticulture
It is the study of principles and practices of cultivating useful varieties of plants - ornamental plants, flowering and non-flowering plants, vegetatively reproducing plants, vegetables and fruits..
Sub Kingdom Phanerogamae
This division is made up of plants that bear flowers and seeds and make up the majority of the larger plants. The body is differentiated into true stem, leaves and roots. Propagation of the plant takes place with the help of seeds. Seeds are formed as a result of sexual reproduction. The..
Question 9
Question: Give three reasons that delayed Kamakshi's marriage being settled. Answer: Ramanujam had made his best efforts to negotiate for his daughter's marriage but these did not bear fruit. The reasons were at some places the horoscopes did not agree. somet..
Mimicry
It is the resemblance of organisms to other organisms or with non-living objects in form, colour and behaviour to escape predator's notice. An organism that bears resemblance is called mimic and the organism to which it resembles is called model. It was first described by Henry..
Question 10
Question: Give 3 reasons why Ramanujam looked "helpless and miserable" despite making efforts for his daughter's marriage. Answer: Ramanujam did his best to negotiate for his daughter's marriage. However his efforts did not bear fruit. The reasons were The last ..
Hydrophily or Water Pollination
It is the mode of pollination involving the transfer of pollen grains through the agency of water. Hydrophily does not occur in all aquatic plants. Many aquatic plants bear their flowers above the surface of water and are pollinated by wind or insects. Hypohydrophily is the true hydrophi..
It is the mode of pollination involving the transfer of pollen grains through the agency of water. Hydrophily does not occur in all aquatic plants. Many aquatic plants bear their flowers above the surface of water and are pollinated by wind or insects. Hypohydrophily is the true hydrophi..Damage to Plants
Acidic water is dangerous for plants. Sulphuric and nitric acid rain damages the bark and leaves of trees and harms the fine root hairs of many plants which are needed to absorb water. It washes nutrients out of the soil. Leaf pigments are decolourised because acid affects green pigment (chloroph..
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