Fertilization in Plants

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Fertilization in Plants: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Double Fertilization, Triple Fusion, Pollen Tube Germination and, Post Pollination Changes in Plants

Important Questions on Fertilization in Plants

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Identify the correct option with which the part shown in the diagram below can be associated:

 

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Double fertilization involves

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The generative cell is destroyed by laser but a normal pollen tube is still formed because

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Double fertilization and triple fusion were discovered by

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Total number of meiotic divisions required for forming 100 zygotes/100 grains of wheat is

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Entry of pollen tube through micropyle is

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When a tetraploid female plant is crossed with a diploid male plant, the ploidy of endosperm cells in resulting seed of this angiosperm would be:

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In angiosperm, the haploid, diploid and triploid structures of a fertilized embryo sac sequentially are: 

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What is the ploidy of the primary endosperm nucleus?

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Endosperm is a product of _____ and embryo is a product of _____.

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Filiform apparatus is important for

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Which cell of the female gametophyte is involved in the formation of primary endosperm nucleus (PEN) after fertilization ?

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The additional nuclear ploidy levels found in a diploid angiosperm species in full bloom compared to its vegetative stage are

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An angiosperm was identified with its endosperm of 6n. Assuming that this is a self-pollinating species, which one of the following is the correct ploidy of the parent?

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Fill up the blanks with suitable words

The ability of the pistil to recognise pollen is dependent on ______ components and ________ guide the entry of pollentube. This study leads to help ______ in getting _________ even in _____ 

A Chemicals

B. Plant breeders

C. hybrids

D. Incompatible pollination

E. Synergids

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Mesogamy is the entry of pollen tube into the ovule through

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In angiosperms normally after fertilization :-

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Number of gametes participates in triple fusion, and double fertilisation respectively are

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Which of the following scientists is credited with the discovery of double fertilisation in Fritillaria and Lilium?

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Which of the following is incorrect about double fertilization?