Structural-Organization-Morphology-Of-Plants-3
Stamen:
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Stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower.
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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:
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Gynoecium is the female reproductive organ of a flower.
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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:
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Placentation refers to the arrangement of ovules within the ovary of a flower.
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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.