Question

Where is gemma located?

Answer 1

Gemma cup:

1. The structures similar to the cup found on the upper surface of Bryophytes are referred to as Gemma.
2. The presence of Gemmae, a tissue developing into a new Gametophytic plant body, is observed inside the Gemma.
3. Gemmae is a disc-like small structure.
4. As Bryophytes need water for reproduction, dispersal of these Gemmae is dependent on the rainwater.
5. Bryophytes like Marchantia, have Gemma cup as a method of Asexual reproduction.