sporoficie

Sporoficie is a term used in botany to describe the process by which spores are produced. It is a crucial stage in the life cycle of many plants, particularly those in the division Bryophyta (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) and the division Pteridophyta (ferns and their allies). Sporoficie occurs after the gametophyte stage, which is the haploid phase of the plant's life cycle.

During sporoficie, the sporophyte, which is the diploid phase of the plant, develops from the zygote formed during fertilization. The sporophyte produces spores through a process called sporogenesis. These spores are haploid and are dispersed to new locations, where they can germinate and develop into new gametophytes, completing the life cycle.

The sporophyte in sporoficie is typically smaller and less robust than the gametophyte. In some plants, such as ferns, the sporophyte is dependent on the gametophyte for nutrition, while in others, like mosses, the sporophyte is independent and can photosynthesize. The sporophyte's primary function is to produce spores, which are essential for the plant's reproduction and survival.