In this article we will discuss about the functions of tapetum. Many physiological functions have been accredited to the tapetum, but they all congregate on the ability of its cells to synthesize metabolites for the nourishment of microsporocytes, regulation of meiosis, pollen wall formation, synthesis of pollenkitt, etc. Experimental approach to establish tapetal function in a convincing way has come [...]
In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of anther. 1. Anther Initiation: The dynamics of anther development and differentiation depend on the co-operative interactions between cell populations. The anther normally consists of two lobes, each with two elongated microsporangia or pollen sacs. The anther lobes are fused together by the connective tissue (Fig 1.1). The filament connects the [...]
Self-incompatibility system can be divided into two basic groups: 1. Heteromorphic Systems 2. Homomorphic Systems. Group # 1. Heteromorphic Incompatibility: This incompatibility refers to those plants where the same species produces more than one morphological types of flower, where the relative length of the style (distyly and tristyly) and stamens differ. In distyly the plants produce two forms of flowers, [...]