Opening or blooming of the flower is known as

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Opening or blooming of the flower is known as (A) anthesis (B) maturation of embryo (C) pollination (D) dehiscence of anther lobes

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Anthesis refers to the process of opening of the floral buds. It involves dehiscence of the anthers, attracting the pollinators, stigma receptivity, style elongation etc. Also, anthesis can be a sequential process in inflorescence. The flower during anthesis becomes functional.

Q. Opening or blooming of the flower is known as

anthesis

maturation of embryo

pollination

dehiscence of anther lobes

Anthesis refers to the process of opening of the floral buds. It involves dehiscence of the anthers, attracting the pollinators, stigma receptivity, style elongation etc. Also, anthesis can be a sequential process in inflorescence. The flower during anthesis becomes functional.