The Inflorescence
Chapter Name : Morphology Of Flowering Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_05_04_01 |
Topic Name : The Inflorescence |
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Sub Topic Name : The Inflorescence |
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Introduction
inflorescence - it is the arrangement of flowers on the floral axis.
Pre-Requisites:
Trying to understand what inflorescence is
Activity:
Plants which bear flowers in and around the area you live in
Real Life Question:
Does the arrangement of flower affect any of the functions of the plant?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Racemose | Main axis continues to grow and flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession. |
| Cymose | Main axis terminates in a flower, hence limited in its growth. Flowers are borne in basipetal order. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Places to visit :
Gardens, parks, botanical gardens.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
What is inflorescence.
What you learn in Practice:
The different kinds of inflorescence