HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The male part of the flower is known as the ____
A
stamen
B
pistil
C
ovary
D
petal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The male parts of the flower are called the stamens and are made up of the anther at the top and the stalk or filament that supports the anther. The female elements are collectively called the pistil. The top of the pistil is called the stigma, which is a sticky surface receptive to pollen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stamen is the male reproductive organ of the flower (Fig. 1A). It consists of two parts: the anther and a supporting filament.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stamen is the male reproductive part of a flowering plant. The stamens are arranged in a whorl, collectively known as the androecium. They are found in the centre of the flower along with the stigma, if present.

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