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Effect of pollen on character of pericar...

Effect of pollen on character of pericarp and seed coat is

A

Xenia

B

Metaxenia

C

Ruminate endosperm

D

Chimera

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The correct Answer is:
B
• Xenia: Effect of pollen grain on endosperm is termed as Xenia. E.g.: Maize
• Metaxenia: Effect of pollen grain on pericarp or seed coat (or any other character inspite endosperm) is termed as metaxenia, E.g.: Castor.
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