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Sexual Reproduction in Plants

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Estimated time: 6 minutes
  • Definition: Bisexual Flower
  • Definition: Unisexual Flower
  • Definition: Pedicellate Flower
  • Definition: Sessile Flower
  • Key Points: Sexual Reproduction in Plants
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Definition: Bisexual Flower

A flower that has both androecium (male part) and gynoecium (female part) in the same flower is called a bisexual flower.
Example: Hibiscus

Maharashtra State Board: Class 10

Definition: Unisexual Flower

A flower that has only one reproductive whorl (either androecium or gynoecium) is called a unisexual flower.

  • If it has only androecium: male flower
  • If it has only gynoecium: female flower
    Example: Papaya
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10

Definition: Pedicellate Flower

A flower that has a stalk called pedicel for support is called a pedicellate flower.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 10

Definition: Sessile Flower

A flower that does not have a stalk and is directly attached to the stem is called a sessile flower.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 10, 12

Key Points: Sexual Reproduction in Plants

  • Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes from two parents to form a diploid zygote.
  • A flower is the reproductive structure in plants that produces gametes and enables fertilisation.
  • A flower has four whorls: calyx, corolla, androecium (male), and gynoecium (female).
  • It includes meiosis for gamete formation and fertilisation, producing genetically different offspring.
  • Sexual reproduction occurs in three stages: pre-fertilisation, fertilisation, and post-fertilisation.

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