BIOL-308 Algae and Bryophytes-

UNIT I-

General Introduction of algae, Classification of Algae, theories of evolution, different types of life cycle in algae.

UNIT II-

Ultra-Cell structure and pigments in algae, types of thallus structure and evolution, Economic importance of algae, Concept of Single cell protein

UNIT III-

Cell structure and life cycle of Noctoc, Anabena, Cylindrospermum, Phormidium, Chlamydomonas, Volvox, Spyrogyra, Ulotrix, Chara, Chlorella.

UNIT IV-

Economic importance of cyanophyceae and Chlorophyceae: range of chlorophyll and pigments in Algae

UNIT V-

Bryophytes: General introduction of, Characteristic feature and Classification, Affinities with algae and pteridophytes, Reproduction and life cycle, Economic importance

UNIT VI-

Bryophytes (Liverworts) General characteristic feature, classification, type study of Riccia and Marchantia, Hymenophyton, Porella, Anthceros, Notothylus, Sphagnum, Funaria

PRACTICALS:

 Demonstration of permanent Slides
 Field visit for Algae collection
 Identification and Slide preparation
 Demonstration of permanent Slides
 Field visit for Bryophytes in locality collection