In a typical microsporangium, the function of tapetum is - |
Nourishment to devleoping ovules Nourishment to devleoping stigma Nourishment to devleoping pollen grains Nourishment to devleoping thalamus |
Nourishment to devleoping pollen grains |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Nourishment to devleoping pollen grains Atypical stamen has two parts – the long and slender stalk called the filament, and the terminal generally bilobed structure called the anther. The anther is a four-sided (tetragonal) structure consisting of four microsporangia located at the corners, two in each lobe. The tapetum is a specialized tissue found within the anther of a flower, specifically surrounding the developing microspores. It plays a crucial role in the development and nourishment of the pollen grains. The tapetum provides essential nutrients, proteins, and enzymes to support the development and maturation of the pollen grains.Cells of the tapetum possess dense cytoplasm and generally have more than one nucleus. |