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Reproduction In Organisms

Question
CBSEENBI12003388

The pollen grains of rice and wheat lose their viability inminutes of their release

  • 30

  • 10

  • 60

  • 90

Solution

A.

30

Pollen viability is the period for which pollen grains retain the ability to germinate. It is little in flowers which are pollinated in bud condition. Eg, it is 30 minutes in rice and wheat. It depends upon environmental conditions of temperature and humidity.