Kingdom Fungi General Characteristics (with PPT)
What are fungi? How fungi differ from other plants? Fungi (fungus) in Latin literally means mushrooms. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms with true nucleus and membrane […]
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Similarities and Difference between Bryophyte and Algae
Algae vs Bryophytes Bryophytes are the most primitive land plants. They are immediate between aquatic and terrestrial life. Even though bryophytes are well adapted for […]
Characteristics of Bryophytes
Bryophytes are the most simplest and most primitive land plants. Name bryophyte is derived from two words; ‘Bryon’ = moss; ‘phyton’ = plant. At present […]
Pigments in Algae (Key points) with PPT
Algae show great diversity in pigmentation. Many coloured pigments such as green, red, yellow, and blue have been found in marine and freshwater algae. Different […]
Oomycetes Vs True Fungi: Similarities and Differences
Oomycete vs Fungi : Oomycetes, commonly called as water molds, are a group of fungi with distinct phylogenetic importance. Apart from its phylogenetic importance, Oomycetes […]
Pits- Structure, Classification & Functions: Simple & Bordered Pits
What are pits? Pits in Plants: Pits are the characteristic depressions on the cell walls of plant cells. They act as the channels for the […]
Enzymes in Plant Pathogenesis (Host Parasite Interactions-Part I)
Role of Enzymes in Pathogenesis Most of the fungal and bacterial parasites produce many enzymes that degrade the plant materials in vivo. Enzymes involved in […]
Difference Between Dicot and Monocot Stem (Anatomy): A Comparison Table
Dicot Stem Vs Monocot Stem Anatomical Similarities and Different Between Dicot Stem and Monocot Stem (I). Similarities between dicot stem and monocot stem: Ø Epidermis […]
Lichen Characteristics
Lichen Characteristics: Lichens are structurally organized permanent symbiotic association between fungi and algae. The fungal component of lichen is called mycobiont and the algal component […]