NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
In which of the following sets of families, the pollen grains are viable for months?
- ASolanaceae, Poaceae and Liliaceae
- BBrassicaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae
- CRosaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae
- DLeguminosae, Solanaceae and Rosaceae
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Correct answer: D
In some members of Rosaceae, Solanaceae, Leguminosae pollen maintain viability for months.
In some cereals like rice and wheat belonging to Poaceae family to pollen loose viability within 30
minutes of their release.
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