Nirmita Sharma 
Algal morphology concerns the body structure and organization of algal cells and their thalli. Algae exist in various sizes and shapes, from microscopic, single-celled algae that can only be observed … Read more
Phycology or algology is the branch of botany that deals with the scientific study of algae. Algae are simple, autotrophic, diverse organisms that are either unicellular or multicellular and inhabit … Read more
Inflorescence is the pattern and arrangement of flowers on a plant. It is how flowers are borne on a branch or a system of branches, affecting pollination and reproduction. Inflorescence … Read more
Phyllotaxy is the pattern of leaves on a branch or stem of a plant. It has significant importance in terms of how efficiently a plant is able to catch light … Read more
Plant growth occurs in a sequence of well-differentiated stages/phases, starting with germination and continuing through seedling establishment, vegetative development, flowering, reproduction, and ripening. Each phase is vital for the plant’s … Read more
Seed germination denotes the process in which a seed begins to sprout and develops into a new plant when the environment is appropriate. It signifies the stage where a dormant … Read more
A plant seed is a mature, fertilized ovule that is the reproductive unit of seed plants. It has an embryo, reserve nutrients, and a protective seed coat to ensure plant … Read more
Plant Fruit is defined as the developed or matured ovary of the flower that is often formed after fertilization. It harbors the seed and aids their protection and spread. However, … Read more
A plant flower is a highly modified shoot that serves the purpose of sexual reproduction. It features a condensed axis known as the thalamus or torus. The shoot produces flowers … Read more
Classification of Anthoceros (Source: USDA, NRCS. 2024. The PLANTS Database) Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Division Anthocerotophyta (Hornworts) Subdivision Anthocerotae Class Anthocerotopsida Order Anthocerotales Family Anthocerotaceae Genus Anthoceros Habitat and Distribution of Anthoceros Anthoceros … Read more
