Morphology of Flowering Plants Mind Map
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Morphology of Flowering Plants
- Introduction
- Definition of Morphology
- Significance of studying angiosperm plant parts
- The Root
- Regions of the Root
- Root cap
- Region of meristematic activity
- Region of elongation
- Region of maturation
- Types of Root Systems
- Tap root system (e.g., Mustard)
- Fibrous root system (e.g., Wheat)
- Adventitious root system (e.g., Banyan, Grass)
- Modifications of Roots
- For Storage: Carrot, Turnip
- For Support: Prop roots, Stilt roots
- For Respiration: Pneumatophores (e.g., Rhizophora)
- Regions of the Root
- The Stem
- Characteristics (Nodes, Internodes, Buds)
- Modifications of Stems
- For Food Storage: Potato, Ginger
- For Support (Tendrils): Cucumber, Grapevine
- For Protection (Thorns): Citrus, Bougainvillea
- For Spread/Vegetative Propagation: Runner, Stolon, Offset, Sucker
- The Leaf
- Parts of a Leaf
- Leaf base, Petiole, Lamina (Leaf blade)
- Venation
- Reticulate (Dicotyledons)
- Parallel (Monocotyledons)
- Types of Leaves
- Simple leaf
- Compound leaf (Pinnately and Palmately compound)
- Phyllotaxy (Arrangement of leaves)
- Alternate (China rose)
- Opposite (Calotropis)
- Whorled (Alstonia)
- Modifications of Leaves
- Tendrils (Peas)
- Spines (Cacti)
- Fleshy leaves (Onion, Garlic)
- Pitcher/Insect trap (Pitcher plant)
- Parts of a Leaf
- The Inflorescence
- Racemose (Acropetal succession)
- Cymose (Basipetal succession)
- The Flower
- Parts of a Flower
- Calyx, Corolla, Androecium, Gynoecium
- Symmetry
- Actinomorphic (Radial)
- Zygomorphic (Bilateral)
- Asymmetric (Irregular)
- Floral Appendages Insertion
- Hypogynous (Superior ovary)
- Perigynous (Half-inferior ovary)
- Epigynous (Inferior ovary)
- Whorls & Details
- Calyx: Sepals (Gamosepalous / Polysepalous)
- Corolla: Petals (Gamopetalous / Polypetalous), Aestivation (Valvate, Twisted, Imbricate, Vexillary)
- Androecium: Stamens, Anther, Attachment, Cohesion (Monadelphous, Diadelphous, Polyadelphous)
- Gynoecium: Carpels, Ovary, Style, Stigma, Placentation (Marginal, Axile, Parietal, Free central, Basal)
- Parts of a Flower
- The Fruit
- Definition (Ripened ovary)
- Types: Parthenocarpic, True, False (Apple, Strawberry)
- The Seed
- Structure of Dicotyledonous Seed
- Seed coat (Testa, Tegmen), Hilum, Micropyle, Embryo (Radicle, Plumule, Cotyledons)
- Structure of Monocotyledonous Seed
- Seed coat, Endosperm, Aleurone layer, Scutellum, Coleoptile, Coleorhiza
- Structure of Dicotyledonous Seed
- Semi-Technical Description of a Typical Flowering Plant
- Floral Formula symbols and abbreviations ($Br, K, C, P, A, G, \oplus, %, \dots$)
- Important Families
- Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Solanaceae (Potato family)
- Liliaceae (Lily family)