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Why is apple called a false fruit? Which parts of the flower form the fruit?

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In apple, thalamus of the flower also contributes in the formation of fruit along with the ovary, hence it is called a false fruit.
- Thalamus of the flower is mainly involved in the formation of pulp of the apple.
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  11. What is meant by emasculation? When and why does a plant breeder emplo...

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  12. Explain the role of tapetum in the formation of a pollen grain wall.

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  13. Write the characters of a wind pollinated flower?

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  14. Distinguish between protandry and protogyny.

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  15. What are cleistogamous flowers ? Can cross pollination occur in cleist...

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  16. Mention two strategies evolved to prevent self-pollination in flowers.

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  17. Write the significance of double fertilization.

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  18. Differentiate Geitonogamy from Xenogamy.

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  19. What is xenogamy? Mention its importance.

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