Compare and contrast the characteristics of a somatic embryo and a shoot grown directly from a leaf explant. Explain the differences between somatic and androgenic embryos.

Q: What is the endosperm? From which cell of the female gametophyte is it derived? Compare the storage…

A: The female gametophyte in angiosperms is important for the reproductive processes in plants. It…

Q: Four of the following are steps occur in the earliest stages of seed germination. Choose the fifth…

A: Germination of seeds is a complex process that involves various physiological, biochemical, and…

Q: The stamens represent: (a) microsporangia (b) male gametophyte (c) male gametes (d)…

A: Microsporangia are sporangia that produce microspores. They are also called pollen sacs. Male…

Q: explain the roles of plant hormones in seed dormancy, seed germination, and directional growth of…

A: Plant hormones are signal atoms, delivered inside plants, that happen in amazingly low focuses.…

Q: Diagram the general plant life cycle. Which stages are haploid and which are diploid? At which stage…

A: Plants are essentially multicellular life forms, overwhelmingly photosynthetic eukaryotes of the…

Q: What promotes cell division and elongation in shoot?

A: Plant hormones are the molecules produced by the plants which help in the growth and development of…

Q: Which statement below is correct regarding the formation of the endosperm in angiosperms? O the…

A: Endosperm is nutritious part present near the embryo. It is triploid in nature.

Q: A. Draw and label the parts of a gumamela flower stamen. b. Draw and label the parts of a grass…

A: Introduction Gunamela is also known as Hibiscus/China rose.It belongs to genus Hibisceae , Family…

Q: Explain gibberellin’s role in seed germination.

A: Germination refers to the process of growth of the plant that is held within the seed which results…

Q: Describe the differences between eudicot and monocotseed germination.

A: Introduction: One of the largest groups of flowering plants is eudicots while monocots are flowering…

Q: The zygote divides only after the division of the primary endosperm cell. Give reasons in support of…

A: The zygote is the structure that is formed by the fusion of male and female gamete.

Q: There are two types of Aerial stem. Erect and _______.

A: Plants can be divided into two major organ systems - The root and the shoot system.

Q: With reference to arabdopsis and maize describe how the morphological similarities and differences…

A: INTRODUCTION        Anthophyta phylum is mainly an flowering plants. They are mainly divided…

Q: Describe the changes that take place as a embryo grows within a see

A: A seed is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer coverving.The formation of the seed is…

Q: Plant tissue culture takes advantage ofa. phototropism.b. gravitropism.c. asexual reproduction from…

A: Plant tissue cultures are a way by which plants are propagated asexually in test tubes in the…

Q: Discuss the development of seed habit.

A: There are two types of sporangia on the seed plants. This type of sporangia is produced on the…

Q: Label seed structure and describe germination anddispersal.

A: Seeds ate miniature plants which are produced in angiosperms by the abuse contained in ovaries.

Q: If one can induce parthenocarpy through the application of growth substances, which fruits would you…

A: Parthenocarpy is a type of asexual reproduction where reproduction occurs without fertilization. The…

Q: Explain the origin and function of fruits

A: The mature or ripened ovary defined as a fruit. Fruits will be classified as simple, aggregate,…

Q: After double fertilization, a zygote and ________ form. a. an ovule b. endosperm c. a cotyledon d. a…

A: Double fertilization involves two sperm cells in which one sperm fertilizes the egg cell to make the…

Q: Why mango trees do not bear flowers even if it is already sprayed with chemicals for flower…

A: Potassium nitrate, calcium nitrate and biofertilizers have been used for the flowering.

Q: how does vinegar Treatments be use on  seeds to fasten the rate of germination

A: Germination is usually the growth of a plant contained within a seed; it results in the formation of…

Q: Briefly elaborate the characteristics of somatic embryos and how to obtain somatic embryos…

A: Somatic embryos are plant embryos that can develop into full-grown plants (called embling). Somatic…

Q: Using a young root as an example, explain how where a cell is located during development determines…

A: The root has three different parts : the meristematic zone, the zone of elongation, and the zone of…

Q: Explain why is a flower is said to be a short length stem with modified leaves attached to it

A: Flowering plant belong to category angiosperms that have flowers, fruit and seeds.

Q: Describe two events or factors that can trigger leaf senescence.  In what ways is leaf senescence a…

A: The two events or factors which can trigger leaf senescence are:- [1] Age-dependent factor :- The…

Q: distinguish between dehiscent and indehiscent fruits

A: The fruit is a seed-bearing structure in the plant and is formed from the ovary after the flowering…

Q: On what are plant embryos dependent? Select one: a. Water for pollination b. Nutrients provided…

A: Plant embryo can be defined as part of the seed, or the bud comprises immature or primary forms of…

Q: Although potato tuber is an underground plant part, it is considered as a stem. Give two reasons.

A: The plants shows reproduction by the vegetative reproduction process. The units of vegetative…

Q: what is the function of flower petal in plant reproduction?

A: Plants are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are autotrophic in nutrition. Autotrophic means…

Q: In contrast to the cones of gymnosperms, which are either male or female, most flowers of flowering…

A: Plant reproductive morphogenesis is the study of the physical shape and structure (morphological…

Q: What role can the pappus play in seed dispersal?

A: The movement, dispersal, or transfer of seeds away from the original plant is referred to as seed…

Q: What is a seed? What are four key adptations common in seed plants? What are the advantages of…

A: Plants are an important part of the lifecycle of all living things. Angiosperms are the largest and…

Q: What are the factors that will reduce seed germination percentage and relate this factors to seed…

A: Seed germination is a developmental process in the life history of plans. By this process new…

Q: discuss the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.

A: Plant reproduction is the production of new offspring from their parents which can be accomplished…

Q: The embryo of monocotyledonous seed consists of one large, shield shaped cotyledon. What is it known…

A: Embryo of monocot Though the seeds differ greatly, the early stages of embryo development…

Q: Describe the sub-aerial modifications of the stem.

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Q: Discuss the effect of light and water to the leaf epinasty of monggo (Vigna radiata) seed during and…

A: The plant body is complex, made up of several systems. Each system in the body has a distinct…

Q: Nutrients in the soil, such as phosphorus and potassium, play an important role in plant…

A: “Nutrients are the compounds required and that provide energy, allowing to heal and in the…

Q: Select two (2) seed propagated plants of your choice and discuss how you would practically…

A: Seed propagation is a process in which seeds are initially germinated and planted in separate…

Q: Both a short day plant and a long day plant can produce can flowersimultaneously in a given place’.…

A: Photoperiodism refers to the physiological reaction of different organisms towards the length of…

Q: Describe a conifer pollen cone. Why is it a simple cone? Describe a conifer seed cone. Why is it a…

A: Plants are autotrophs. They are called so because they are not dependent on other organisms and can…

Q: What are the parts of the gumamela flower and their function or importance for the reproduction of…

A: Gumamela flower commonly known as Hibiscus flower. They have petals, sepals, stamen tube, stigma,…

Q: Give five plant examples each: A. Auxiliary or lateral buds B. Terminal or apical bud, C. accessory…

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

Q: how seeds develop

A: Seed is a protective outer covering of a plant, and is formed after reproduction takes place in the…

Q: in fruits of wild daisy, what role can the pappus play in seed dispersal?

A: The movement, spread, or transportation of seeds away from the parent plant is referred to as seed…

Q: State the structures/features observed in early and late stages of eudicot seed development.

A: EARLY STAGE:- ZYGOTE:- male gamete and female gamete are fused and form single celled zygote.…