Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 73

Question: When the anthers mature earlier than the stigma of ones own flower, the condition is known as [RPMT 1991]

Options:

A) Herkogamy

B) Protandry

C) Heterostyly

D) Heterogamy

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

When stamens mature earlier than the stigma, it is known as protandry and the flowers are called protandrous e.g., Coriander, Jasmine, Sunflower etc.