In this article we will discuss about the structure of Riccia with the help of diagrams. External Structures of Riccia: The gametophytic plant body of Riccia is a dichotomously branched dorsiventral prostrate thallus. In terrestrial habits, the plants usually occur in a rosette form due to the presence of a number of dichotomies that grow together from one place (Fig. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the reproduction in Porella with the help of diagrams. Vegetative Reproduction in Porella: Porella reproduces vegetatively by the following two methods: (a) By Progressive Death and Decay of the Gametophyte: The apical growth of the thallus is accompanied by the progressive death and decay of the older parts of the thallus and consequent [...]
In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual modes of reproduction in Marchantia. Vegetative Reproduction in Marchantia: Vegetative propagation of Marchantia takes place by the following methods: (a) By progressive Death and Decay of the Thallus: Like Riccia, the vegetative propagation of Marchantia is quite common which takes place by the unlimited growth of the branches and [...]