DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following statements is correct?
A
The seed in grasses is not endospermic
B
Mango is a parthenocarpic fruit
C
A proteinaceous aleurone layer is present in maize grain
D
A sterile pistil is called a staminode
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The seed in grasses is endospermic. So the correct statement is A proteinaceous aleurone layer is present in maize grain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The layer of the endosperm of maize rich in protein is the aleurone layer. Outer covering of the endosperm separates the embryo by a proteinous layer called aleurone layer in monocots.

Detailed explanation-3: -The barley aleurone layer is located between the endosperm and the seed coat.

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