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Morphology of Flowering Plants — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Biology
What Morphology of Flowering Plants covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology · 2026-27
Topics in Morphology of Flowering Plants
1
Introduction to Angiosperms and Classification
- Angiosperms are flowering plants that dominate the plant kingdom due to their adaptability
- Classification based on habitat: Hydrophytes (aquatic), Xerophytes (desert), Psammophytes (sandy soil), Lithophytes (rocky), Halophytes (saline soil)
- Plant body consists of vegetative parts (root, stem, leaf) and reproductive parts (flower, fruit, seed)
2
Root System - Structure and Functions
- Root is descending, positively geotropic, negatively phototropic axis
- Root regions: Root cap → Meristematic region → Elongation region → Root hair region → Maturation region
- Root cap protects growing tip and helps in geotropism through starch granules
3
Root Modifications
- Tap root modifications: Fusiform (radish), Conical (carrot), Napiform (beet) for food storage
- Pneumatophores in halophytes (mangroves) for respiration in waterlogged soil
- Adventitious root modifications: Tuberous (sweet potato), Fasciculated (dahlia), Beaded (spinach)
4
Stem System - Structure and Types
- Stem is ascending axis, positively phototropic, negatively geotropic
- Characteristics: Nodes, internodes, buds, usually green when young
- Functions: Support, conduction, photosynthesis, vegetative propagation
Key Concepts
Roots are descendingStems are ascending axes with nodesLeaves are lateral appendages consistingFlowers are modified shoots for sexualFruits develop from fertilized ovaries
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Key topics in Morphology of Flowering Plants include Introduction to Angiosperms and Classification, Root System - Structure and Functions, Root Modifications, Stem System - Structure and Types. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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