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In each microsporangium, pollen grains formed, are released with the _______________ of anther. These pollen grains of some plants, like _____________ cause allergies and bronchial afflictions.
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As the anthers mature and dehydrate, the microspores dissociate from each other and develop into pollen grains. Inside each microsporangium, several thousands of microspores or pollen grains are formed that are released with the dehiscence of anther.
Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people often leading to chronic respiratory disorders: asthma, bronchitis, etc. It may be mentioned that Parthenium or carrot grass that came into India as a contaminant with imported wheat, has become ubiquitous in occurrence and causes pollen allergy.
