Anatomy and Morphology of Plants
Which of the following is true?
A racemose type of inflorescence with its main axis almost flat is called ____________.
A. in Corymb's main axis is short. Lower flowers are having long pedicles than upper ones. It is a type of racemose inflorescence such as in Iberis.
B. In Umbel, the main axis is very much reduced and all flowers appear to be arising from the same point. At its base the cluster of bracts forming an involucre.
C. In this type of racemose inflorescence, the main axis remains elongated with the older lower flowers.
D. Capitulum or head bears many sessile with small florets. The main axis is flat and called as a receptacle. It is a type of racemose inflorescence as in the sunflower.
So, the correct answer is D.
Which of the following is true?
Differentiate between (a) Racemose and cymose inflorescence (b) Fibrous root and adventitious root (c) Apocarpous and syncarpous ovary
Define the term inflorescence. Explain the basis for the different types of inflorescence in flowering plants.
The given figure shows some types of inflorescences. Select the option that correctly identifies them.
_______ inflorescence is a compact spike-like inflorescence with small unisexual flowers.
In __(i)___ type inflorescence, main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limited in growth and flowers are borne in__(ii)__ succession.
In cyathium inflorescence
Number of female flowers found in cyathium is
Spathe is present in the flowers of
Differentiate between Spike and spadix