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• Topic: Reproduction - Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants - Flower Formula and Floral Diagram
• Introduction to sexual reproduction in flowering plants
• Importance of flower formula and floral diagram in identifying plant species
• Overview of the content to be covered in the lecture

Slide 2

• Definition of flower formula
• Components of a flower formula:
  • Symmetry
  • Androecium
  • Gynoecium
  • Corolla
  • Calyx

Slide 3

• Explanation of symmetry in flower formula
• Types of symmetry in flowers:
  • Actinomorphic (radial symmetry)
  • Zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry)
• Examples and characteristics of each symmetry type

Slide 4

• Explanation of androecium in flower formula
• Definition of androecium
• Parts of androecium:
  • Stamens
  • Filament
  • Anther
• Details about the structure and function of stamens

Slide 5

• Explanation of gynoecium in flower formula
• Definition of gynoecium
• Parts of gynoecium:
  • Pistil
  • Ovary
  • Style
  • Stigma
• Details about the structure and function of pistil

Slide 6

• Explanation of corolla in flower formula
• Definition of corolla
• Parts of corolla:
  • Petals
• Functions and variations of petals in different plant species
• Role of corolla in attracting pollinators

Slide 7

• Explanation of calyx in flower formula
• Definition of calyx
• Parts of calyx:
  • Sepals
• Functions and variations of sepals in different plant species
• Protection provided by the calyx

Slide 8

• Floral diagram: purpose and interpretation
• Importance of floral diagrams in studying plant classification and identification
• Basic structure and format of a floral diagram

Slide 9

• Floral diagram symbols and their meanings
• Explanation of different symbols used to represent flower parts in a floral diagram
• Examples of floral diagrams of common plant species

Slide 10

• Recap of the concepts covered so far
• Importance of understanding flower formula and floral diagrams in the study of plant reproduction
• Transition to the next section of the lecture

• Recap of flower formula and floral diagrams
• Importance of flower structures in pollination and fertilization
• Overview of the process of sexual reproduction in flowering plants

• Pollination: transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
• Types of pollination: self-pollination and cross-pollination
• Factors influencing pollen transfer: wind, water, insects, birds, etc.

• Self-pollination: transfer of pollen within the same flower or same plant
• Advantages and disadvantages of self-pollination
• Examples of self-pollinating plants: wheat, rice, peas

• Cross-pollination: transfer of pollen between different flowers or different plants
• Advantages and disadvantages of cross-pollination
• Examples of cross-pollinating plants: apple, cherry, sunflower

• Mechanisms of cross-pollination:
  • Agent-mediated cross-pollination (insects, birds, wind, etc.)
  • Mechanical cross-pollination (flowers with specific mechanisms for pollen transfer)

• Structure and function of insect-pollinated flowers
• Adaptations of flowers to attract insects: bright colors, strong fragrance, nectar, landing platforms, etc.
• Examples of insect-pollinated flowers: rose, lily, orchid

• Structure and function of wind-pollinated flowers
• Adaptations of flowers to facilitate wind dispersal of pollen: reduced petals, exposed stamens, feathery stigma, copious pollen production
• Examples of wind-pollinated flowers: grasses, pine trees, ragweed

• Structure and function of bird-pollinated flowers
• Adaptations of flowers to attract birds: bright red or yellow colors, tubular shape, copious nectar, lack of scent
• Examples of bird-pollinated flowers: hummingbird trumpet vine, hibiscus, bottlebrush

• Double fertilization in flowering plants
• Union of male gamete with egg cell to form zygote
• Union of male gamete with two polar nuclei to form endosperm

• Fertilization leads to the formation of seeds and fruits
• Development of ovules into seeds
• Development of ovary into fruit
• Dispersal mechanisms of fruits and seeds <section data-markdown> <textarea data-template>

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• Process of fertilization in flowering plants
• Pollen grain germination on the stigma
• Growth of the pollen tube
• Penetration of the ovary
• Release of male gametes into the embryo sac
• Fertilization of egg cell and polar nuclei

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• Formation of the zygote and endosperm
• Fusion of a male gamete with the egg cell to form a zygote
• Fusion of a male gamete with two polar nuclei to form endosperm
• Importance of double fertilization in seed development

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• Development of the zygote into an embryo
• Process of embryogenesis
• Formation of the different structures in the embryo (root, stem, leaves)
• Role of hormones in embryonic development

Slide 24

• Development of endosperm into a nutrient-rich tissue
• Role of endosperm in nourishing the developing embryo
• Examples of plants with endosperm-rich seeds (corn, wheat, rice)

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• Development of ovary into a fruit
• Ripening process and changes in the ovary wall
• Classification of fruits based on the structure (simple, aggregate, multiple)
• Examples of different types of fruits (apple, orange, strawberry)

Slide 26

• Seed dispersal mechanisms
• Importance of seed dispersal for plant survival and colonization
• Dispersal mechanisms: wind, water, animals, expulsion
• Examples of plants with different seed dispersal mechanisms

Slide 27

• Germination of seeds
• Conditions required for seed germination (water, oxygen, suitable temperature)
• Process of seed germination (imbibition, activation of enzymes, growth of radicle and plumule)
• Examples of factors affecting seed germination (light, temperature, dormancy)

Slide 28

• Growth and development of plants
• Processes involved in plant growth (cell division, elongation, differentiation)
• Role of plant hormones in growth regulation (auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins)
• Example of hormonal interactions in plant growth (apical dominance)

Slide 29

• Life cycle of flowering plants
• Alternation of generations (gametophyte and sporophyte)
• Importance of meiosis and mitosis in the life cycle
• Stages of the life cycle: sporophyte, gametophyte, fertilization, seed formation

Slide 30

• Summary of the lecture
• Importance of sexual reproduction in flowering plants
• Understanding flower formula and floral diagrams for plant identification
• Processes involved in pollination, fertilization, seed formation, and germination
• Overview of the life cycle of flowering plants

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