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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in Lower and Higher Plants2 Marks
Question
With the help of a suitable example, explain protandry.
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Answer

Protandry is a type of dichogamy in which anthers mature first, but stigma of the same flower is not receptive at that time.
eg. Sunflower, Cotton, Salvia

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