Paper III -Algae, Lichen and Bryophyta

Paper III -Algae, Lichen and Bryophyta

UNIT I

General character, Classification (Smith) Diverse Habitat Range of thallus structure, photosynthetic pigment and food reserves. Reproduction (Vegetative, Asexual, Sexual)

Types of the life cycle. Economic importance

UNIT II

Type studies

Cyanophyceae – Oscilatoria, Nostoc

Chlorophyceae- Volvox Chara

Xanthophyceae – Vaucheria

Phaeophyceae – Ectocarpus

Rhodophyceae – Polysiphonia

UNIT III

General Characters, Origin, and evolution of Bryophyta Classification (Eichler):

Habitat Range of thallus structure, Reproduction (Vegetative and Sexual): Alteration of Generations. Economic importance

Type Studies

Hepaticopsida – Riccia, Marchantia

UNIT IV

Type sTudies

Anthocerotopsida Anthoceros

Bryopsida Funaria

Lichen – General Characters, habitat, Structure: reproduction and economic and Ecological importance of lichens