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Stamen:

  • Stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower.

  • It consists of two main parts:

    a) Anther: The top part of the stamen that produces and releases pollen.

    b) Filament: The slender stalk that supports the anther.

Gynoecium:

  • Gynoecium is the female reproductive organ of a flower.

  • It includes one or more carpels, which are the female reproductive structures. Each carpel consists of:

    a) Stigma: The receptive surface for pollen.

    b) Style: The slender tube that connects the stigma to the ovary.

    c) Ovary: The swollen base of the carpel that contains ovules.

Placentation:

  • Placentation refers to the arrangement of ovules within the ovary of a flower.

  • Different types of placentation include:

    a) Axile: Ovules are attached to a central column or axis in the ovary.

    b) Parietal: Ovules are attached to the inner wall (parietal wall) of the ovary.

    c) Free Central: Ovules are attached to a central placenta that is not connected to the ovary wall.

    d) Basal: Ovules are attached at the base of the ovary.

    e) Marginal: Ovules are attached along the margin of the ovary.

The Fruit:

  • The fruit is the mature ovary of a flower.
  • It develops from the fertilized ovule(s) within the ovary.
  • The fruit protects and disperses the seeds produced by the plant.
  • Fruits can vary in shape, size, and structure, and they serve various functions in seed dispersal, including attracting animals to aid in dispersal.


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