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31 lip 2024 · Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like in plants, seeds developed from, __________ a mature ovary that acts as a vessel, housing and protecting seeds and helping disperse them from the parent plant, flowers which contain all 4 floral organs.
- Plant Anatomy and Reproduction Flashcards - Quizlet
A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules (female...
- Plant Anatomy and Reproduction Flashcards - Quizlet
2) as the ovary develops into a fruit 3) the ovule develops into the seed containing the embryo and a store of food. The fruit protects the seed and aids in dispersing it.
A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules (female sex cells) and seeds as they develop. style The stalk of a flower's carpel, with the ovary at the base and the stigma at the top.
A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop. Ovules A structure that develops within the ovary of a seed plant and contains the female gametophyte.
Ovary, in botany, enlarged basal portion of the pistil, the female organ of a flower. The ovary contains one or more ovules, which develop into seeds upon fertilization. The ovary itself will mature into a fruit, either dry or fleshy, that encloses the seeds.
The ovary, which may contain one or multiple ovules, may be placed above other flower parts, which is referred to as superior; or, it may be placed below the other flower parts, referred to as inferior (Figure \(\PageIndex{4}\)).
Central to plant reproduction is the ovary, a vital organ that plays a crucial role in the formation of seeds and fruits. In this article, we will delve into the definition and function of the ovary in plants, exploring its structure, development, and significance in plant breeding and agriculture.
