CLADODE OR PHYLLOCLADE The typical flattened photosynthetic organ of a vascular plant is the leaf, but some plant groups instead have flattened green stems (Fig 1.) as the chief …

Phylloclades and cladodes are flattened, photosynthetic shoots, which are usually considered to be modified branches. The two terms are used either differently or interchangeably by different …

Cladodes (also called cladophylls or phylloclades) are shoot systems in which leaves do not develop; rather, the stems become flattened and assume the photosynthetic functions of the …

Jun 23, 2023 · Cladode is a photosynthetic leaf made up of a modified green stem. Significantly, the cladode leaves are photosynthetic and resemble leaf-like branches. However, cladode …

Cladode chemical composition may vary according to soil factors, cultivation season, and plant age (Table 1). The primary metabolites of cladodes are water, carbohydrates, and proteins.

A cladode (also known as a phylloclade) is a specialized, flattened stem that resembles and functions as a leaf. This adaptation allows plants, especially those in arid environments, to …

It is a leaf like structure . The phylloclade stem becomes leafy and fleshy. It is a commonly occurring condition in opuntia. Cladode is a type of modified stem . It is fleshy and green in …