Question:

In some species of family Asteraceae seeds are produced without fertilization. It is called as ________

Updated On: May 1, 2024
  • apomixis
  • amphimixis
  • parthenocarpy
  • vivipary
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In some species of Family Asteraceae, egg or other cells associated with egg like antipodals, synergids, etc., develop into embryo without fertilisation. This type of asexual reproduction is called apomixis.
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Concepts Used:

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants takes place or happens when the production of a new organism occurs from two parents by making use of their gametes or sex cells. Both sexual and asexual reproduction can be found in plants. Nearly all flowering plants reproduce sexually. Flowers play a captious role in the process as it carries both the male and female reproductive parts commonly known as androecium and gynoecium respectively.

An individual flower comprises the following parts - 

  • Pedicle
  • Calyx
  • Petals
  • Sepals
  • Stamen
  • Pistil
  • Receptacle