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Anatomy of Flowering Plants

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Provider

Swayam
Pricing

Free Online Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Paid Certificate Available
Effort

8 weeks
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate

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Plant Anatomy Courses

ABOUT THE COURSE:Plant anatomy is the study of the internal structures of plant. It provides fundamental insights into the organization of plant tissues and organs at the microscopic levels and help us to understand the relationships between structure and their function. Knowledge of anatomy is essential for comprehending plant growth, development, physiology and adaptation to environmental conditions. Upon completing this course, students will be able to differentiate different types of tissues, their organization and function within the plant system. They will be able to understand primary and secondary growth and the abnormalities arising during their development. Application of plant anatomy will help the students to acknowledge its importance within various fields of study, such as taxonomy, agriculture, forensic, archeology and pharmacology.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Undergraduate and post graduate students as well as research scholarsPREREQUISITES: 10 +2

Syllabus

Week 1: Structure and function of Tissues; Meristematic and permanent tissues, Simple (parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma) and complex tissue (Xylem & Phloem, tracheary elements and Sieve elements), secretory tissue (glands, nectaries, and ducts,)
Week 2:Tissue systems – Epidermal tissue, Ground tissues and Vascular tissues. Vascular bundles (conjoint, collateral, bi-collateral, open closed, radial, concentric amphicribal and amphivasal.)
Week 3:Classification of meristems: Based on location (apical, intercalary and lateral), Origin (promeristem, primary and secondary meristem) and function (protoderm, procambium and ground meristem). Theories on organization of Apical Meristem: Apical cell theory, Tunica-Corpus theory and Histogen theory.
Week 4:Anatomy of Dicot and Monocot stem, root and leaf
Week 5:Secondary growth in stem and root.
Week 6:Anomalous structures: causes and arrangement in Nyctanthus, Strychnos, Boerhaavia, Draceana, Bignonia and Tinospora.
Week 7:Anatomical Adaptations in Xerophytes, Hydrophytes and Epiphytes
Week 8:Applications of plant anatomy in Plant systematics, forensics, archeology and pharmacology