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Oval

Structure of face includes?

Eyes

Nose

Ears

Lips

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Different leaf shapes

Different root types

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11B05

Morphology of Flowering Plants

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11B05 Morphology in Flowering Plants

Learning Objectives

Root

Stem

Leaves

Flower-I

Floral Formula and Floral Diagram

Flower- II

Post Fertilization structures

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11B05.1

Root

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11B05.1 Root

Dicot Seed

Monocot Seed

Radicle

Plumule

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1. Absorption

Major Functions of the Root

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11B05.1 – Root

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2. Anchorage

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3. Synthesis of plant growth regulators (Cytokinin, Gibberellin, Auxin)

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4. Storage

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11B05.1

CV 1

Root types based on Morphology

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1. Fibrous Root System

Present in Monocots

E.g.: Wheat

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Main/ Primary root

Secondary and tertiary roots

E.g.- Mustard

2. Tap Root System

Present in Dicots

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E.g.: Banyan Tree

Function: extra support

3. Adventitious Roots

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Concept Test

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Q . Type of root system present in Monocots

  1. Tap root

B) Adventitious root

C) Fibrous root

D) Secondary root

Solution: C) Fibrous root

Explanation: Tap root is characteristic to dicots and fibrous roots is characteristic to monocots

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11B05.1

CV 2

Anatomy of Root

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Anatomy of Root: Regions in a Root

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Anatomy of Root: Regions in a Root

Region of Maturation- The cells in the region of elongation are pushed above and mature to form this region. The epidermal cells produce root hairs.

Region of Meristematic activity-Cells are thin walled, dense cytoplasm and divide rapidly

Root Cap- Protects the tender root while growing into the soil.

Region Elongation- cells undergo rapid enlargement and results in growth of the root

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Concept Test

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Q . Root hairs are produced in which of the following regions-

  1. Region of meristematic activity

B) Region of maturation

C) Root Cap

D) Region of elongation

Solution: B) Region of maturation

Explanation: Root cap covers the the fragile roots, region of meristematic activity is responsible for producing only new cells which mature and perform different cells, region of elongation has newly divided cells that undergo growth.

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CV 3

Root Modifications

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1. For storage of food

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Sweet Potato

Asparagus

Turnip

Carrot

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A)Prop Root

E.g.: Banyan Tree

Function: extra support

3. Extra support- Adventitious roots

B) Stilt Root

E.g.: Maize, Sugarcane

Function: support

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C)Pnematophores

E.g.: Rhizophora

Function: extra support

4. For respiration- Adventitious roots

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Q . Pneumatophores are present in

  1. Banyan tree

B) Sugarcane

C) Mangroves

D) Maize

Solution: C) Mangroves

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  1. Roots can be classified based on root morphology and their modifications for different functions.
  1. Roots can be fibrous roots or taproots based on the morphology. Fibrous root system is characteristic to monocots and Taproots are characteristic to dicots.
  1. The root has three zones, i.e., zone of meristematic activity, zone of elongation, zone of maturation.

Summary/ Note Making

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  1. The modifications of root can be for performing photosynthesis, for storing food, for gaseous exchange (respiration), for providing extra support to the plant.

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Reference Questions

NCERT: Q1, Q6 (b)

Workbook: Q3, Q12

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11B05.2

Stem

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11B05.2

CV 1

Stem Morphology

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Recall Test

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B) Maize

D) None of the above

A) Wheat

C) Monocots

A) Banyan tree

B) Sugarcane

C) Maize

D) Potato

A) Epidermal Cells

B) Cells of zone of maturation

C) Cells of zone of meristematic activity

D) Both A and B

Q1. Secondary and Tertiary roots are characteristic to:

Q2. Prop root is present in ?

Q3. Which of the following cells gives rise to root hairs?

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A) Stilt root

B) Prop Root

C) Pneumatophores

D) Both B and C

A) Zone of maturation

B) Zone of meristematic activity

C) Zone of elongation

D) Zone of division

Q4. Modification of root for gaseous exchange is known as -

Q5. Which of the following zone undergoes rapid cell division?

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Sol.1 D)

Sol.2 A)

Sol.3 D)

Sol.4 C)

Sol.5 B)

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11B05.2- Stem

  1. Stem is the highway of the plant- Conducts water, minerals and photosynthates from roots to the above ground parts.

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2. Bears fruits flowers and leaves

3. Storage

4. Protection

5 . Support

6 . Vegetative Propagation

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Terminal Bud

Axillary Bud

Leaf

Node

Internode

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Concept Test

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Q .

  1. Mint

B) Strawberry

C) Chrysanthemum

D) Banana

Solution: B) Strawberry

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CV 2

Stem Modifications

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Did you know that potato is a stem modification?

nodes containing buds

Potato is the swollen tip of an underground stem branch (stolon). It has nodes (eyes) which consist of one or more buds subtended by a leaf scar. Adventitious roots also arise during sprouting. It has nodes, internodes and leaf, which is characteristic to stem.

Potato is therefore an underground stem modification.

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  1. Storage

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Potato

Ginger

Colocasia

Turmeric

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Thorn and Spines

Tendril

2. Protection

E.g. cucumber, pumpkins, watermelon and grapevines

E.g. Bougainvillea, Citrus

3. Support

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Opuntia- Flattened stem

Euphorbia- Fleshy Stem

4. Photosynthesis

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4. Vegetative Propagation

  1. Runner�e.g. Strawberry

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Chrysanthemum

B. Sucker- Banana, Pineapple and Chrysanthemum, Jasmine

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Main shoot

Suckers

Pineapple

New plant from the suckers

Main Plant

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B. Sucker- Banana, Pineapple and Chrysanthemum, Jasmine

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Banana

Sucker

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Pistia

C. Stolon

Eichhornia -water hyacinth

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Stolon

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Concept Test

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Q . An example of vegetative reproduction via Runner

  1. Mint

B) Strawberry

C) Chrysanthemum

D) Banana

Solution: B) Strawberry

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  1. Stem consists of nodes and internodes. It bears leaves, fruits and flowers.
  1. Stem conducts the water and minerals absorbed by the roots to the above ground parts of the plant.
  1. Stem can be modified to perform the function of storage, give support to the plant, protection to the plant from herbivores and sometimes take over the function of leaves and perform photosynthesis to reduce transpiration.

Summary/ Note Making

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  1. The axillary bud gets modified in some plants to Thorns and spines. Therefore, spines and thorns are modifications of stem.

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Reference Questions

NCERT: Q2 (i), Q8

Workbook: Q4, Q13, Q17, Q20

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11B05.3

Leaf

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Recall Test

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B) Opuntia

D) Colocasia

A) Watermelon

C) Bougainvillea

A) Opuntia and pumpkins

B) Euphorbia and Eichhornia

C) Pistia and Eichhonornia

D) Opuntia and Euphorbia

A) Banana and Euphorbia

B) Strawberry and Eichhornia

C) Banana and Chrysanthemum

D) Pineapple and Eicchornia

Q1. Tendril is present in:

Q2. The examples of stem modified to perform the function of leaves :

Q3. Suckers are present in:

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A) Pineapple

B) Pistia

C) watermelon

D) Bougainvillea

A) Pumpkin and Pineapple

B) Pineapple and Watermelon

C) Pumpkin and Banana

D) Cucumber and Pumpkins

Q4. Example of vegetative propagation by Stolon is:

Q5. Stems are modified for support in:

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Sol.1 A)

Sol.2 D)

Sol.3 C)

Sol.4 B)

Sol.5 D)

Answers

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11B05.3

CV 1

Leaf Morphology

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Axillary bud

Branch

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Axil

Axillary bud

Petiole

Lamina

Stipule

Node

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Lamina/ leaf blade consists of veins and veinlets.

11B05.3- Leaf

Lamina

Petiole

Leaf base

Midrib

Veins

Veinlets

Central vein- Midrib.

Veins- Provide rigidity to the leaf, help in transport of water and food materials.

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Shoot Apical Meristem

Leaves arising from Shoot apical meristem in acropetal succession

Apical bud

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Leaf Base expands into a sheath

Sheath covers the stem Wholly

Sheath covers the stem Partially

Leaf Sheath covering the stem

Stem

Pulvinus

Leaf Base becomes Swollen

E.g. Legumes

I

II

E.g. Monocotyledons

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Concept Test

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Q . Leaf base in legumes can become swollen to form:

  1. Petiole

B) Lamina

C) Pulvinus

D) Stipule

Solution: C) Pulvinus

Explanation: Lamina is the expanded and flattened structure in a leaf, Stalk of a lead is called petiole, leaf like structure that arises from the base of the leaf is called stipule.

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CV 2

Venation and Types of leaves

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Parallel

E.g.- Monocots (Wheat, Rice)

Reticulate

E.g.- Dicots

Mustard, Mango

Venation- Arrangement of veins and veinlets on the lamina of the leaf.

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Leaf Types

Simple Leaf

Compound Leaf

Lamina is entire

Lamina is incised but incisions do not touch the midbrib.

Incisions

Incisions in the leaf lamina touch the midrib dividing it into leaflets.

Rachis

Pinnately Compound

Palmately Compound

E.g. Silk Cotton

E.g. Neem

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Concept Test

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Q . Example of Pinnately Compound leaf:

  1. Wheat

B) Rice

C) Mustard

D) Neem

Solution: D) Neem

Explanation: Wheat and rice have simple leaf without incisions and incisions do not touch the midrib. Mustard also has simple leaf without segmented leaves.

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11B05.3

CV 3

Phyllotaxy and Modification of leaves

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11B05.3- Leaf

Phyllotaxy- Pattern of arrangement of leaves on stem or branch.

For proper exposure of leaves to get sunlight.

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Alternate

Opposite arrangement

Opposite

Alternate arrangement

E.g. china rose

E.g. Calotropis and guava

Whorled

E.g. Alstonia

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Phyllotaxy- Pattern of arrangement of leaves on stem or branch.

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11B05.3- Leaf

Leaf Modifications

Leaves are modified to perform function other than photosynthesis

  1. Support- tendrils

2. Protection- spines

Pea Plant

Opuntia

Cactus

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11B05.3- Leaf

Leaf Modifications

3. Storage- onion and garlic

Leaf

Stem

Roots

Flower

Stem

Scale leaves

Roots

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11B05.3- Leaf

Leaf Modifications

4. Petioles perform photosynthesis

Australian Acacia- leaves -shortlived, petioles take over the function of leaves.

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11B05.3- Leaf

Leaf Modifications

5. Food capture

Venus Fly trap

Pitcher plant

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Did you know that onion is both a stem and a leaf modification?

Onion is a compressed modified stem which is known as the bulb. The leaves become fleshly and store food known as scaly leaves.

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Concept Test

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Q . Opposite arrangement of leaf is present in :

  1. Pea

B) Alstonia

C) China rose

D) Guava

Solution: D) Guava

Explanation: In Alstonia, leaves show whorled arrangement. In China rose and pea arrangement of leaves is alternate.

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  1. Leaf is borne at the node of a stem. Leaf in its axil bears axillary bud. This axillary bud gives rise to branch.
  1. Leaves originate from Shoot apical meristem in acropetal manner.
  1. Leaf has three main parts- leaf base, petiole and leaf lamina or leaf blade

Summary/ Note Making

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  1. Leaf base is swollen in case of leguminous plants and is known as pulvinus.

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Summary/ Note Making

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  1. Venation is the arrangement of veins and veinlets in the lamina of a leaf. Venation can be parallel (monocots) or reticulate (dicots).
  1. Leaf can be simple (incisions do not touch the midrib), or compound (incisions touch the midrib). Compound leaves can be further of two types pinnately compound leaves and palmately compound leaves.
  1. Leaves can be modified for support (tendrils), for storage(onion and garlic), and for protection (spines). In some cases petioles expand to perform photosynthesis (Australian Acacia)

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Reference Questions

NCERT: Q6, Q12

Workbook: Q1, Q4, Q9, Q13, Q15, Q19

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11B05.4

Flower Part-I

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Recall Test

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B) Guava

D) Alstonia

A) Calotropis

C) Euphorbia

A) Maize and pumpkin

B) Maize and guava

C) Mustard and china rose

D) Mustard and Calotropis

  1. Stem

B) Shoot apical meristem

C) internode

D) apical buds

Q1. Example of Whorled Phyllotaxy is:

Q2. Reticulate venation and alternate arrangement is present in which of the following respectively.

Q3. Leaves arise from-

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A) Veinlet

B) Vein

C) Midrib

D) Rachis

A) Cactus

B) Pea

C) Neem

D) Australian Acacia

Q4. The main vein in a simple leaf is called-

Q5. Petioles perform photosynthesis:

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Sol.1 D)

Sol.2 C)

Sol.3 B)

Sol.4 C)

Sol.5 D)

Answers

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Flower is a modified shoot

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11B05.4

CV 1

Calyx and Corolla

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Calyx is free

Calyx/ Sepal- Green in colour, function- to protect the flower in bud stage.

Gamosepalous

Polysepalous

Calyx is fused

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Calyx / Sepals

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Corolla is free

Gamopetalous

Corolla / Petals

Polypetalous

Corolla is fused

Corolla/ Petal - Various coloured, to attract insects/birds for pollination.

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Perianth/ Tepal- Sepal+Petal

When Sepal and Petal are not distinguishable and fused

Fused

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Concept Test

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Q : The term used when sepal and petals cannot be distinguished:

  1. Tepal

B) Perianth

C) Polypetalous

D) Both A and B

Solution: D) Both A and B

Explanation: Both tepal and perianth are synonymous and used when petals and sepals cannot be distinguished. Tepal is the singular form, collectively it is called perianth.

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11B05.4

CV 2

Androecium and Gynoecium

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11B05.4- Flower Part-I

There are four whorls in a flower.

Calyx(Sepals)

Corolla (Petals)

Gynoecium/ Female reproductive organ

Androecium/ Male reproductive organ

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11B05.4- Flower Part-I

Reproductive parts of a flower

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11B05.4- Flower Part-I

Male Reproductive Part

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11B05.4- Flower Part-I

Female Reproductive Part

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Sterile stamen is called staminode.

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Epipetalous- attached to petals

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Epiphyllous- attached to periath

E.g- Brinjal

E.g- Lily

Stamens

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Polyandrous- Stamens free

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Stamens united

E.g- Brinjal

E.g- Lily

Stamens

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Stamens united- varying degrees

E.g- China Rose (Hibiscus)

Stamens

Monoadelphous- one bundle

Diadelphous- two bundles

One free

Rest of the stamens in a bundle

E.g- Pea

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Stamens united- varying degrees

Stamens

Polyadhelphous- more than two bundles

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Gynoecium

Monocarpellary

Multicarpellary

Single pistil

More than one pistil

Apocarpous

Syncarpous

Carpels/Pistil free

Carpels/Pistil fused

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11B05.4- Flower Part-I

Syncarpous Ovary

Multicarpellary

Syncarpous- Mustard and tomato

Apocarpous-Lotus and rose

More than one carpel/pistil

Carpel fused

Carpels free

Apocarpous Ovary

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11B05.4- Flower Part-I

Ovule

After Fertilisation

Fruit

Ovary

Seed

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Concept Test

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Q . Sterile stamen is termed as:

  1. Staminode

B) Polyandrous

C) Polyadelphous

D) Both A and C

Solution: A) Staminode

Explanation: The condition where stamens are free is called polyandrous and when the stamens are present in more than two bundles it represents polyadelphous condition.

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11B05.4

CV 3

Aestivation

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11B05.4- Flower Part-I

Arrangement of petals/ sepals in a whorl w.r.t other members of the whorl.

Aestivation

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  1. Valvate

E.g. Calotropis

11B05.4- Flower Part-I

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2. Twisted

E.g. China rose, lady’s finger and Cotton

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3. Imbricate

E.g. Cassia and Gulmohur

No particular direction of overlapping

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Standard (largest)

Wing/ Lateral petals

Keel

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Vexillary

E.g. Pea and Bean

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Pea (Pisum sativum), showing vexillary aestivation

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Concept Test

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Q . Terms-Keel, wing and standard- are used in which of the following type of aestivation:

  1. Valvate

B) Vexillary

C) Imbricate

D) Twisted

Solution: B) Vexillary

Explanation: In vexillary aestivation, largest petal is called standard, two lateral petals are called wing, and the smallest one is called the keel.

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1. Accessory whorls of a flower are calyx and corolla. Calyx can be fused (gamosepalous) or free (polysepalous). Similarly, Corolla can be fused (Polypetalous) or free (Gampopetalous).

2. Androecium (stamen) and Gynoecium (Pistil) are the reproductive parts of a flower.

3. Androecium- may be free (Polyandrous) or fused to form one single bundle (monoadelphous), two bundles (diadelphous), more than two bundles (polyadelphous).

Summary/ Note Making

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4. Carpels (Pistil) may be moncarpellary (single pistil/carpel) free (apocarpous) or Fused (syncarpous).

5. Aestivation is the arrangement of sepals or petals with respect to others members in a whorl. It can be valvate, twisted, imbricate or vexillary.

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Reference Questions

NCERT: Q5 (a), (g), Q6(c), Q11

Workbook: Q18, Q10

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11B05.5

Flower Part-II

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11B05.5

CV 1

Inflorescence

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Recall Test

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B) Guava

D) Pea

A) Calotropis

C) China rose

A) Carpel and Ovule

B) Ovule and Ovary

C) Ovary and Ovule

D) Pistil and Ovule

  1. Fused sepals or fused petals

B) Free petals or free sepals

C) multiple and free carpels

D) multiple and fused carpels

Q1. Example of valvate aestivation:

Q2. After Fertilisation which of the following parts forms fruit and seed respectively:

Q3. Syncarpous refers to -

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A) Calyx, Corolla, Androecium, Gynoecium

C) Gynoecium, Androecium, Calyx, Corolla

A) petals and sepals fused

B) stamens attached to calyx

C) stamens attached to corolla

D) multiple stamens and fused

Q4. Name the Whorls of a flower starting from the innermost whorl:

Q5. Epipetalous condition refers to:

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B) Gynoecium, Androecium, Corolla, Calyx

D) Corolla, Calyx, Gynoecium, Androecium

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Sol.1 A)

Sol.2 C)

Sol.3 D)

Sol.4 B)

Sol.5 C)

Answers

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Racemose

Inflorescence

Cymose

  • Continues to grow
  • flowers in acropetal succession- main axis.
  • Main axis terminates into a flower,
  • Flowers in basipetal manner- youngest at the bottom.

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Concept Test

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Q . In racemose inflorescence:

B) Flowers are borne in basipetal succession, Main Axis terminates into flower

C) Flowers are borne in basipetal succession, Main Axis continues to grow.

D) Flowers are borne in acropetal succession, main axis terminates into flower.

Solution: A) Flowers are borne in acropetal succession, Main Axis continues to grow.

Explanation: In cymose inflorescence, flowers are borne in basipetal succession and main axis terminates into flower.

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  1. Flowers are borne in acropetal succession, Main Axis continues to grow.

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CV 2

Placentation

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Placentation- Arrangement of ovules within ovary.

11B05.5- Flower Part-II

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  1. Marginal

E.g.: Pea

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Placenta - form ridge along the ventral suture of the ovary, where ovules are present.

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2. Axile

E.g.: China rose, tomato and lemon

Section of Tomato showing axile placentation

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  • Placenta - axial and ovules are attached to it.
  • Multilocular ovary

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3. Parietal

E.g.: Mustard and Argemone

Section of Cucumber

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  • Ovary is one chambered, becomes two chambered due to the presence of false septa.
  • Ovule present on the inner ovary wall

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4. Free Central

E.g.: Dianthus and Primrose

Ovules

Central Axis

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  • Ovules- borne on central axis.
  • Septa- absent

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5. Basal

E.g.: sunflower, marigold

Ovule

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  • Placenta- base of the ovary.
  • Ovule attached to the placenta at the base

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Concept Test

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Q . Septa is absent in which of the following placentation?

  1. Marginal

B) Parietal

C) Free central

D) Basal

Solution: C) Free Central

Explanation: In parietal placentation, ovary becomes two chambered due to the presence of a false septa. In free central, septa is absent and ovules are borne on the central axis.

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11B05.5

CV 3

Types of Flowers

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A) Based on symmetry

11B05.5- Flower Part-II

Asymmetric- E.g.- Canna

Actinomorphic

Zygomorphic

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B) Based on Floral Appendages

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Trimerous

Tetramerous

Pentamerous

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C) Based on presence or absence of bracts

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Bracteate- Bracts Present

Ebracteate- Bracts Present

Bract is a modified leaf. Function: Attract pollinators, Provide protection to the inflorescences.

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D) Based on position of Ovary

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Ovary -Superior

  1. Hypogynous Flower

2. Perigynous Flower

E.g.: Mustard, China Rose, Brinjal

E.g.: Plum, Rose, Peach

Ovary - Half inferior

3. Epigynous Flower

E.g.: Guava, Cucumber

Ovary Inferior

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Q . The flower which can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane passing through the centre:

  1. Radial

B) Asymmetric

C) Zygomorphic

D) Actinomorphic

Solution: D) Actinomorphic

Explanation: Radial and asymmetric terms are synonymous, they both mean - a flower that cannot be divided into similar halves in any vertical plane, passing through the center. The flower which can be divided into two equal halves in any one single plane.

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1. Inflorescence is of two types: Racemose and cymose. In racemose inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow. In cymose inflorescence, the main axis terminates into flower.

2. The arrangement of ovules within an ovary is called placentation. Placentation can be Axile, Marginal, Free-central, Parietal or Basal.

3. The flower can be classified based on the flower symmetry, based upon number of floral appendages, presence or absence of bracts and position of ovary.

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4. The flower with superior ovary is called hypogynous flower, the flower with inferior ovary is called epigynous.

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Reference Questions

NCERT: Q13, Q2

Workbook: Q16, Q14

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B) Axile

D) Parietal

A) Free Central

C) Basal

A) Hypogynous

B) Perigynous

C) Epigynous

D) Both A and B

  1. Actinomorphic

B) Zygomorphic

C) Epigynous

D) Hypogynous

Q2. The flower in which ovary is half inferior is called?

Q3. The flower in which floral parts arise at the base of the ovary-

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Q1. Ovules are borne on the central axis in which of the following placentation?

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A) Tertramerous, Bracteate

B) Trimerous, Ebracteate

C) Petamerous, Bracteate

D) Trimerous, bracteate

A) Mustard

B) Argemone

C) Cucumber

D) All of the Above

Q4. If a flower has three petals and bracts are absent what will be the terms used for such a flower?

Q5. Example of parietal placentation:

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Sol.1 A)

Sol.2 B)

Sol.3 D)

Sol.4 B)

Sol.5 D)

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Fruit

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Epicarp

Mesocarp (Fleshy)

Endocarp(Stony)

Seed

Pericarp

Monocarpellary, superior ovary

Fruit- Drupe

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Fruit- Drupe

Endocarp(Stony)

Endosperm

Mesocarp (fibrous)

Epicarp

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Pollen grains (Male gamete) + Ovule (Female egg)= Fertilization

Ovule

Fruit

Ovary

Seed

Parthenocarpy- Fruit formed without fertilization

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Q . The gynoecium consists of single pistil in which of the following plant?

  1. Mangifera indica

B) Banana

C) Coconut

D) Cocos nucifera

Solution: A) Mangifera indica

Explanation: In Flower Part-I we studied that monocarpellary gynoecium consists of single pistil, and in fruit topic we studied that mango develops from monocarpellary ovaries. The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. Therefore, the correct option is A.

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Seed

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Outermost covering of seed

Seed Coat

Seed Coat

Testa

Tegmen

A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit.

Hilum

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Structure of Seed

Dicots

Plumule

Radicle

Hilum

Micropyle

Seed Coat

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Structure of Seed

Monocots

Plumule

Coleorhiza

Radicle

scutellum

Pericarp

Endosperm

Pericarp- The Outermost layer, Protection

Scutellum- cotyledon

Endosperm- The structure that surrounds the embryo, Nourishes the embryo

Plumule- Future Shoot

Radicle- Future Root

Coleorhiza- Covering of Radicle

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Aleurone layer- Proteinaceous layer

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Endospermous Seeds

Non-Endospermous Seeds

Endosperm persists in the mature seed

E.g.- Coconut and Castor, maize, barley

Endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo

E.g.- Pea, grams, beans

Seeds

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Q . The cotyledon of monocots is called ?

  1. Coleoptile

B) Coleorhiza

C) Hilum

D) Scutellum

Solution: D) Scutellum

Explanation: Coleorhiza is the covering of roots in monocots, hilum is a scar representing the attachment between fruits and seeds.

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1. After fertilization, ovary develops into fruit and ovules develop into seed. Fruit consists of a wall (pericarp) and seeds. The pericarp can be dry or fleshy. When pericarp is thick and fleshy, it is differentiated into the outer epicarp, the middle mesocarp and the inner endocarp.

3. In some seeds endosperms remain even after maturation and such seeds are called endospermous, while in some seeds the endosperm is entirely consumed by the developing embryo. Such seeds are called non-endospermous.

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2. Dicot and Monocot seed have different structures. In monocots cotyledon is called scutellum. In both monocots and dicots plumule gives rise to shoot and radicle gives rise to root.

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Reference Questions

NCERT: Q7

Workbook: Q8

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B) Castor

D) All of the Above

A) Cocos nucifera

C) Barley

A) Radicle

B) Coleorhiza

C) Pumule

D) Coleoptile

  1. Maize and wheat

B) Rice and Maize

C) Mustard and Maize

D) Both A and B

Q1. The example for endospermous seeds:

Q2. The root forming part of the seed is called?

Q3. The proteinaceous layer surrounding the embryo is present in:

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A) Periderm

B) Mesocarp

C) Pericarp

D) Endocarp

A) Monocarpellary ovary

B) Multicarpellary Ovary

C) Bicarpellary Ovary

D) None of the Above

Q4. The outermost layer of the fruit is called-

Q5. The fruit in mango develops from?

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Sol.1 D)

Sol.2 A)

Sol.3 D)

Sol.4 C)

Sol.5 A)

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Floral Formula

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Stamens are free and 20 in number

Polyandrous Condition

Symbol- A20

20 not placed in bracket as stamens are not fused

Androecium

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Stamens are united in a single bundle, 10 in number

monoadelphous Condition

Symbol- A(10)

10 is placed in bracket as stamens are united in a single bundle

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Stamens are united in a two bundles, 10 in number

Diadelphous Condition

Symbol- A9+1

Similarly if 12 stamens are arranged in diadelphous condition, it can be in 6+6 form, 4+2 form and so on

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Stamens are united in more than two bundles (4 in each bundle)

Polyadelphous condition

Symbol- A4+4+4

If there are any fusion, use bracket

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Adhesion between two whorls

Symbol- Arc

For example if Androecium is attached to the corolla, condition is epipetalous

Symbol- A C

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Q. The floral formula for Ebracteate, Zygomorphic, Bisexual,hypogynous flower, Tepals 5 in number and free, Tricarpellary and syncarpous ovary, stamens 10 and show diadelphous, condition will be-

  1. Ebr % ⚥ P5 A9+1 G(3)

D) Ebr % P5 A8+1+1 G(3 )

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C) Ebr ⊕ P5 A10 (3)

B) Br ⊕ ♀️P5 A3+3+3+1 G(3

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Solution: A) Ebr % ⚥ P5 A9+1 G(3)

Explanation: Absence of bracts is represented by EBr, Zygomorphic flower is represented by %, Bisexual flower means male and female parts both are present and is represented by symbol- ⚥, Tepal/Perianth is represented by- P, Androecium is represented by A, in the question the stamens are mentioned 10 but in diadelphous condition, means the stamens would be arranged in two bundles. In the options given, only in option A) Androecium is mentioned in 9+1 condition i.e. in two bundles. In option options Androecium has polyadelphous condition (3+3+3+1 and 8+1+1) and option D shows polyandrous condition where stamens are free and 10 in number.

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Floral Diagram

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Calyx

Corolla

Androecium

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Gynoecium

Unilocular Ovary, single ovule

Bilocular Ovary

Trilocular Ovary Axile placentation

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Fabaceae :Earlier known as Papilionoideae, Sub-family of leguminosae

Leaves: Alternate, pinnately compound or simple; leaf base, pulvinate, venation reticulate

Inflorescence: Racemose

Fruit: Legume

Seeds: non-endospermic

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Flowers: Zygomorphic, Bisexual

Calyx: sepals five, gamosepalous, imbricate

/valvate aestivation

Corolla: Petals five, Polypetalous vexillary aestivation

Fabaceae : Floral Formula and Floral Diagram

Androecium: 10, Diadelphous, 9 fused and one free

Gynoecium: Ovary superior, monocarpellary, unilocular

Floral Formula

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Solanaceae

Leaves: Alternate, simple leaf, rarely pinnately compound, venation

reticulate

Inflorescence: Solitary or Cymose

Fruit: berry or capsule

Seeds: endospermic

Inflorescence of �Solanum nigrum

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Flowers: Actinomorphic

Bisexual

Calyx: Sepals-5, united, valvate aestivation

Corolla: Petals-5, united, valvate aestivation

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Androecium: Stamens-5, united epipetalous

Gynoecium: bicarpellary, syncarpous, ovary superior, bilocular, many ovules

Floral Formula

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Liliaceae

Leaves: Alternate, simple leaf, rarely pinnately compound, venation

reticulate

Inflorescence: Solitary or Cymose, umbel

Fruit: capsule, rarely berry

Seeds: endospermic

Inflorescence of �Allium cepa (umbel)

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Flowers: Actinomorphic

Bisexual

Perianth: Tepal in 3+ 3 arrangement, often united in a tube, valvate aestivation

Liliaceae: Floral Formula and Floral Diagram

Androecium: Stamens-6, 3+3 arrangement

Gynoecium: tricarpellary, syncarpous, ovary superior, trilocular, many ovules, axile placentation

Floral Formula

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Q . In which of the following families the fruit is berry or capsule and seeds are endospermous

  1. Fabaceae

B) Solanaceae

C) Liliaceae

D) Brassicaceae

Solution: B) Solanaceae

Explanation: In Liliaceae, the fruit is capsule, rarely berry and seed is endospermous, In fabaceae, the fruit is a legume and the seed is non-endospermic

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  1. Floral Formula: Ebr - represents ebracteate condition, Br- % - represents bract, ⚥- is used for bisexual, unisexual: only

gynoecium, -unisexual: only androecium.

2. Floral Formula: K - Used for calyx, P- for perianth, A- for

Androecium, G superior ovary, inferior ovary.

3. Floral Formula: fusion within two whorls is represented by an arc. E.g-

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4. Floral Diagram:

Calyx

Corolla

Androecium

Gynoecium

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Unilocular Ovary

Bilocular Ovary

Trilocular Ovary Axile placentation

Gynoecium

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Summary/ Note Making

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5. Floral Diagram:

Valvate aestivation

Twisted aestivation

Imbricate aestivation

Vexillary aestivation

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Reference Questions

NCERT: Q9, Q15

Workbook: Q7