Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the Euphorbiaceae spurge family. The name is derived from the Greek words (iatros), which means “physician,” and […]
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The Role of Phloem Tissues in Translocation of Organic Substances
Phloem Tissues are very important tissues in plants that are involved in the transportation of organic materials from the roots via the stem to other […]
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7 Important Distinguishing Characteristics of Angiosperms
There are 7 important distinguishing characters of angiosperms which botanist have used in studies and research and in characterizing these plants. These 7 distinguishing characters […]
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The Mechanism of Fruit Formation Without Fertilization
Fruit formation without fertilization is a unique biological process leading to the emergence of fruits without the union of the male and female gametes. The […]
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6 Characteristic Features of Anemophilous Flowers
Anemophilous flowers are those flowers whose pollens are transferred by wind from the anthers to the stigmas of the same or a different plant. Here […]
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4 Characteristic Features of Entomophilous Flowers
The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a stamen to the receptive part of a carpel, the stigma is known as pollination. In […]
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Influence of Phytochrome on Flowering Plants
Experiments have shown that the phytochrome system is involved in the photoperiodic control of flowering. Experiments have found that only red light inhibits the flowering […]
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How Photoperiodism Works in Flowering Plants
Photoperiodism is the influence of the relative lengths of day and night on the activities of an organism. Although the best known example of photoperiodism […]
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The Delicacy of Mushrooms and the Fatality of Consuming Amanita Phaloides
Amanita Phaloides is known as the death cap mushroom and is usually found in the wild and closely resembles other edible varieties. This then follows […]
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Plant Hormones: Auxins, Gibberellins, Kinins, Abscisin and Ethylene
Plant hormones are like organic catalysts that play vital roles in plant growth, development and response to stimuli. These hormones are therefore very important in […]
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