HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the plant attracts bees to aid in pollination?
A
Petals
B
Sepals
C
Stamen
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B) Petals. Flower part attracting insects for pollination: Corolla consists of petals which are the coloured part of the flower and attract the insects for pollination.

Detailed explanation-2: -When a bee collects nectar and pollen from the flower of a plant, some pollen from the stamens-the male reproductive organ of the flower-sticks to the hairs of her body. When she visits the next flower, some of this pollen is rubbed off onto the stigma, or tip of the pistil-the female reproductive organ of the flower.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bees are drawn to plants with open or flat tubular flowers with lots of pollen and nectar. A flower’s scent can have particular appeal to bees, and its bright colours may lure the bees in.

Detailed explanation-4: -Petals. The colorful, thin structures that surround the sexual parts of the flower. Not only attract pollinators, but also protect the pistil and stamen.

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