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Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants_
Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants_
QUESTIONS
6. What is triple fusion? Where and how does it take place? Name the nuclei
involved in triple fusion.
Fusion of male gamete with diploid secondary nucleus/central cell to form triploid
primary endosperm nucleus is called as triple fusion as it involves three nuceli. It
takes place in embryo sac during double fertilization. Two polar nuclei and male
gamete are involved in it.
7. What is meant by emasculation? When and why does a plant breeder employ
this technique?