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