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BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsPre-fertilisation Structures and EventsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Callose thickening found in endothecium of anther wall is

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Callose is polysaccharide having repeating units of beta glucose withβ 1→3glycosidic bonds with someβ 1→6branches. Callose is produced during pollen grain formation, cell plate formation and also as a stress response. Callose present in the endothecium helps in dispersion of pollen grains.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsSubtopic:Pre-fertilisation Structures and Events
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