short note on sexual reproduction in flowering plant
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Stamen ● Anther – pollen producing organ of the flower ● Filament – slender stalk supporting the anther ● Stigma – the sticky, receptive tip of the pistil that is responsible for catching the pollen ● Style – the tube-shaped connection between the stigma and ovule ● Ovule – the structure that contains the female reproductive cells Petals Brightly coloured modified leaves, which function to attract pollinators Sepal Outer covering which protects the flower when in bud flowerSexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants OUTBREEDING DEVICES Unisexuality The plant may be unisexual, which means it may exhibit either male or female gametes. Dichogamy The stamens and carpels of a bisexual flower mature at different times, Protandrous: The androecium matures earlier than the gynoecium. (e. g., sunflower) Protogynous: The gynoecium matures earlier than the androecium.(e.g., Michelia) Herkogamy When some form of physical barrier makes self pollination...