Plant Reproduction
Plant reproduction, an important part of knowing plant physiology includes the study of the diverse mechanisms through which plants propagate or produce new young ones. It includes studying processes like pollination, the transfer of pollen from the male to the female reproductive organs, and fertilization, where the generative cell and the egg fuse to form a zygote by the process of syngamy, along with the formation of endosperm cells by the process of triple fusion. Plants exhibit both sexual and asexual reproduction, with sexual reproduction involving the formation of seeds and asexual reproduction involving vegetative propagation through structures like runners, tubers, stolons, etc. Anther and pistil are essential reproductive structures, housing pollen and ovary, respectively. Microsporogenesis (formation of microspores), megasporogenesis (formation of the megaspore), dehiscence, seed development, fruit development, etc. are also studied under plant reproduction. The alternation of generations with the sporophyte and gametophyte phases is a crucial aspect of understanding plant life cycles. Understanding plant reproduction helps us explore the strategies plants use for genetic diversity, adaptation, and proliferation of their species.
Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology is the study of plants that helps us to understand all the complex mechanisms that are occurring within the plant’s body. These complex mechanisms like photosynthesis, transport of water and nutrients, cellular respiration, etc. govern the plant’s life which we study under the specialized branch of plant physiology. Plant physiology involves understanding chlorophyll, stomatal regulation, the influence of hormones on growth, and other metabolic mechanisms driving plant life.
By investigating the role of environmental factors and stress responses, Plant physiology helps us to study and understand the resilience and adaptability inherent in the botanical world, offering insights into the fascinating interplay between plants and their surroundings.
Table of Content
- What is Plant Physiology?
- Plant Parts and Functions
- Mineral Nutrition in Plants
- Transportation in Plants
- Plant Growth and Development
- Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
- Respiration in Plants
- Plant Reproduction
- Importance of Plant Physiology