Question

Write short note on Phylloclade.

Answer 1

Phylloclade are flattened branched or stem joint resembling and functioning as a leaf. These are photosynthetic shoots usually consider as modified branches. This is also a genus of conifer. It is identified in fossil dating from early as the Permian.

Answer 2

Dear Aditya,

◆ Phylloclade -

• Phyloclades are flattened branches modified for the function of photosynthesis.
• It is green colored & have chlorophyll pigment.
• It is capable of further branching into callodes.
• It can carry out the function of photosynthesis in xerophytic plants if leaves are modified to spine.
• For example, Nagphani, Casuarina, Euphorbia, etc shows phyloclades.

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