Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 100
Question: Inflorescence of Jowar (Sorghum) is [Wardha 2001]
Options:
A) Capitulum
B) Verticillaster
C) Spike of spikelet
D) Cyathium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In Gramineae (Poaceae family) peduncle is branched.
Each branch bears group of 1-5 sessile florets called spikelets.
Thus unit of inflorescence is not a single flower but a group of flowers.
All spikelets are covered by two empty bracts called glumes.
e.g., Wheat, Sorghum.
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