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When the anthers mature earlier than the...

When the anthers mature earlier than the stigma of ones own flower, the condition is known as

A

Herkogamy

B

Protandry

C

Heterostyly

D

Heterogamy

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B
When stamens mature earlier than the stigma it is known as protandry and the flowers are called protandrous e.g. Coriander, Jasmine, Sunflower etc.
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