Botany Notes

What is Photosynthesis? Definition of Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is the biological process by which plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and organic compounds, primarily glucose, from carbon dioxide and water. Experimental History The intricate process of photosynthesis, which underpins life on Earth, has been the subject of extensive scientific … Read more

Introduction to Sphagnum Sphagnum is commonly referred to as peat moss, bog turf moss or moss moss due of its ecological significance in the creation of peat and bog. These plants are perennial and thrive in swamps and damp habitats such as rocky slopes, where water accumulates , or in areas where it drips. They … Read more

What is Funaria? Funaria is home to approximately 210 species moss species. Funaria hygrometrica, the most widespread species, is it. Funaria hygrometrica, also known as “cord moss”, is a twisted seta that is extremely hygroscopic. It is untwists when wet. Latin for “funis” means “a rope”. Funaria root structures are called rhizoids. The moss can … Read more