BIOL-411 Pteridophyte and Gymnosperm-

Unit I-

Introduction Economic importance of Pteridophytes, classification Economic importance of Pteridophytes, Evolutionary trends.

Unit II-

Study of the following genera: Rhynia Lycopodium, Selaginella, Marsilea and Pteris stellar evolution, Heterospory, evolution of seed Habit in Pteridophytes.

Unit III-

Introduction, classification and Economic importance of Gymnosperms.

Unit IV-

Study of the following genera: Cycas, Pinus & Ephedra.