-Priyanti, Subject Matter Expert at Edumarz
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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. |