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Differentiate with diagrammatic representation: Racemose and cymose inflorescence. - Biology

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Differentiate with diagrammatic representation: Racemose and cymose inflorescence.

Distinguish Between
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No. Racemose Inflorescence Cymose Inflorescence
 
1. Growth of the peduncle is infinite or unlimited. Growth of the peduncle is finite or limited.
2. Apical bud never terminates into flower. Apical bud always terminates into flower.
3. Flowers are arranged in acropetal succession (i.e. younger flower at the apex and older at the base) Flowers are arranged in basipetal succession (i.e. older flowers at the apex and younger at the base)
4. Opening of flowers is centripetal (younger flowers towards the center and open later while older towards the periphery and open first) Opening of the flower is centrifugal (older flowers at the center and open first while younger towards the periphery and open later)
5. e.g. Gold mohur, Sunflower, Caesalpinia e.g. China rose, Jasmine.
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Chapter 9: Morphology of Flowering Plants - Exercise [Page 115]

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Balbharati Biology [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 9 Morphology of Flowering Plants
Exercise | Q 8. (A) | Page 115
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