DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Axile placentation is found in syncarpous ovaries. In this placentation the ovules are arranged along the-
A
Base of the ovary
B
Margin of the ovary
C
Axis in the centre of the ovary
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –It is found in the bicarpellary to multicarpellary syncarpous ovary.-The placenta is axial and the ovules are formed at the angles where the septa join the central placenta. So, the correct answer is “Solanaceae and Liliaceae”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The type of placentation found in the unilocular syncarpous ovary is known as Parietal placentation. In this arrangement, the ovule develops on the inner wall of the ovary or on the peripheral part e.g., Cucurbita, Argemone, and Cruciferae family (Mustard).

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the correct answer is ‘Axile placentation’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Syncarpous ovaries are a type of compound ovaries in which the carpels of the gynoecium are united with each other. There are several carpels in flowers with syncarpous ovaries. These carpels, however, are united. Blooms having syncarpous ovaries include tomato and mustard flowers.

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