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Differentiate between (a) Racemose and cymose inflorescence (b) Fibrous root and adventitious root (c) Apocarpous and syncarpous ovary

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Racemose Inflorescence

Cymose Inflorescence

The main axis grows indefinitely.

Main axis grows to a definite extent.

Flowers emerge laterally from the main axis.

Flowers emerge from the terminal of the main axis.

Acropetal growth of flowers.

Basipetal growth of flowers.




Fibrous Root

Adventitious Root

They arise from the base of the stem.

They can arise from other parts of the plant but not the radicle.

They play a role in fixing the plant to the soil and enable the plant to absorb water and minerals.

They are required for clinging, support, storage, reproduction or other functions.

They are always found underground.

They may be found underground or may occur above the ground.




Apocarpous Ovary

Syncarpous Ovary

They have more than one carpel which are free, i.e., separated from each other.

They have more than one carpel which are fused together.

They give rise to an aggregate of fruits.

They give rise to a single fruit bearing one or many seeds.

Examples include strawberry, custard apple, etc.

Examples include tomato, mango, etc.

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