Spikelet

Examples: wheat, barley, sorghum, oats etc.  Poaceae family

Spikelet

The central axis of the inflorescence is called a rachis

Spikelets have two scaly bracts present at the base called glumes

Number of florets per spikelet vary in different species

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R gene Mi-1 confers resistance to aphids and whiteflies

Rice R gene Bph14 confers resistance to the brown plant hopper

Melon R gene Vat confers resistance to the cotton aphid. 

All of these R genes encode NBS–LRR receptors.

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The nonvolatile terpene antiherbivore compounds are the limonoids, a group of triterpenes (C30) well known as bitter substances in citrus fruit.

The most powerful deterrent to insect feeding known is azadirachtin

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Three major classes of animal-cell junctions: 

1. Anchoring junctions

2. Tight junctions

3. Gap junctions

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The cytokines form a family of relatively small, secreted signaling molecules:

Contain about 160–200 AA

4 long, conserved α helices

Control growth and differentiation

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Simple dichasium (biparous)

A central axis ends in a terminal flower, further growth is produced by two lateral buds. 

Ex: Bougainvillaea, Jasmine, Teak, Mirabilis.