Compare and contrast root nodules with mycorrhizae.

Q: Give the function of perigonial leaf in Funaria

A: Plants are organisms with eukaryotic cells having cell walls and are capable of synthesizing their…

Q: Contrast primary growth with secondary growth.

A: The growth that occurs by the action of primary meristem and increases the stem length is called…

Q: Explain vegetative reproduction through layering. Give examples.

A: Vegetative reproduction the asexual means of reproduction of the plant wherein the new plants grows…

Q: Stem which grow the soil surface is called ______ stem.

A: A stem is the major part of a plant that is formed by its shoot. The stem bears plant parts such as…

Q: Differentiate between stomatal and lenticular transpiration.

A: Plants perform several physiological processes through leaves and stems. Transpiration can occur…

Q: Describe role of bryophyte as packing material

A: Bryophytes:               An informal group comprises three divisions of non-vascular land plants,…

Q: These are roots that connect to the host plant and serves as channels for nutrient flow.

A: There are various associations in the plants that sometimes causes harm to the plants, sometimes…

Q: Specialized Roots: Answer the following items in short concise statements. 1. Explain why carrots,…

A: These are those roots which have functions other then typical roots. They can be propagation roots,…

Q: Compare and contrast the features of liverworts andmosses.

A: The green plants that lack unspecialized characters or tracheid cells are called bryophytes.…

Q: State any four uses of peat mosses

A: Peat moss is called sphagnum, they are dead fibrous substances formed by the decomposition of mosses…

Q: Explain how both partners benefit from a mycorrhizalassociation.

A: A mycorrhizal association is a biological interaction between a fungus and a plant. In this…

Q: Describe secondary growth and its origin.

A: secondary growth arises by cell division.

Q: Describe a hypothesis explaining the mutual relationship between plant roots and mycorrhizae present…

A: Introduction Mycorrhizae take nutrients like phosphorus and magnesium and deliver them to the plant…

Q: Distinguish carnivorous plants from parasitic plants, givingexamples

A: Because parasitic plants are unable to photosynthesise, they must rely on the nutrition of other…

Q: Describe the formation of mycorrhizae and root nodules, and how they benefit the organisms involved

A: Fungi are the multicellular eukaryotic organisms. They are heterotrophs and contain chitin in their…

Q: Draw a diagram of a plant’s roots growing into the soil. Label the soillayers and describe the…

A: Here i draw the diagram of  growing roots  and soil. without soil no any living organism on the…

Q: Discuss the importance of root nodules and mycorrhizal fungi to plants.

A: The mycorrhizal fungus (mycorrhizae) allows the plant to get more moisture and nutrients. This is…

Q: What benefits do plants obtain from the association with fungi?

A: Organisms live together with each other and can benefit or harm each other directly or indirectly.…

Q: Please label the following terms (abaxial, adaxial, palisade layer, and spongy mesophyll) on diagram…

A: Leaf is an essential part of plant, which is used to produce food for the plant by the process of…

Q: Define the Root nodules and mycorrhizae ?

A: Root nodules are present in the roots of plants mainly legumes. A legume is a plant in the Fabaceae…

Q: which of the following phytochemicals are considerd to provider vascular support? a. flavonoids and…

A: Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds, which are derived from plant products. These…

Q: Give different between Microphyllus and Macrophyllus woody plant

A: The main difference between microphylls and macrophylls is that 1.  microphylls are leaves having a…

Q: State the function of a vegetative propagule.

A: Vegetative propagules are those parts or structures of plants that are capable of undergoing…

Q: Give one example of each of following metamorphic roots 1. Storage roots 2. Aerial roots 3.…

A: Since you have posted a question with multi- sub parts , we will solve first three sub-parts for…

Q: State how bryophyte help in soil building.

A: Bryophytes: These are non vascular plants . It consists of 3 groups i/e/ 1. Mosses 2. Liverworts 3.…

Q: Which structure regulates the opening and closing of the stomata' A. Accesory cells B. Epidermal…

A: Guard cells regulates opening and closing of stomata. So, option D is correct.

Q: Differentiate erectophile from planophile plants. In relation to crop production, which plant will…

A: The vegetation of plant species can be classified as erectophile and planophile. Erectophile are…

Q: Refute the claim that bryophytes have never managed to achieve tree sizes because they lack an…

A: Bryophytes is also known as amphibian of plant kingdom because they depend on plant and as well as…

Q: Describe the ecological importance of fungal decomposers.

A: Decomposer  Organisms that break down dead organic material, also sometimes referred to as…

Q: Describe the composition of the soil, the rhizosphere, and humus.

A: The top layer of the planet is called the lithosphere. Soil is the loose stuff on the surface of the…

Q: Label the following parts of a Zea mays (corn): Epidermis Ground tissue Vascular bundle Xylem Phloem…

A: Monocot and dicots Monocots are the angiosperms plants whose embryo possesses a single cotyledon and…

Q: In tabulated form, contrast the family Poaceae from the family Cyperaceae.

A: About 90% of Kingdom Plantae comprise flowering plants. The largest flowering plant families are…

Q: The nutrition of some plants is enhanced by a mutually beneficial interaction between a root and…

A: Soil is the tiny part of lithosphere, which contains a mixture of minerals, organic matter, water,…

Q: Describe the general features of phytoflagellates. Give and explain the imrotance of…

A: Flagellates are a group of protozoans and are mainly uninucleate organisms and they possess one to…

Q: Potato is a modified form (outgrowth) of: A. root B. stem C. fruit D. leaf

A: Step 1 Underground stems are modified plant structures that derive from stem tissues but live under…

Q: Define the term vegetative propagules by giving suitable example or diagram.

A: Vegetative propagation is a type of sexual reproduction by which identical orogeny is produced from…

Q: Compare and contrast  phloem vs xylem

A: Xylem and phloem are the complex tissues in the plants. They are the vascular tissue because they…

Q: Dicotyledonous weeds are destroyed by a chemical called

A: Weedicides are the synthetics which are showered over field to dispose of weeds. They won't show any…

Q: Why is it easier to culture meristem compared to permanent tissue?

A: The meristem tissues that have the capability to enlarge and consist of young immature cells. The…

Q: Explain the importance of mycorrhizae to the growth of vascular plants

A: Mycorrhizae is a relationship between fungi and plants. It is a mutualistic relationship where both…

Q: Describe the importance of mycorrhizae, both today andin the colonization of land. What evidence…

A: A symbiotic relationship is the one in which two different organisms form a close and long-term…

Q: Compare and contrast xylem and phloem.

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Q: Describe the composition of humus and its importance in soil.

A: Humus is a material in soil which is rich in organic material and nutrients. It is black or brown in…

Q: Explain the process by which dry soil leads to closing of the stomata.

A: Transpiration is an important phenomenon in the plant world. Water is transported from the roots to…

Soil Ecosystem

Soil provides a habitat or living environment for a large number of different species of organisms as well as plants. It provides all the essential nutrients and minerals for plants to grow. All these together form the soil ecosystem.