Question

What is micropylar end?

Answer 1

Micropylar end:

1. The micropylar end is often referred as the micropyle.
2. It forms the cell's outercoat, which has a small aperture right next to the hilum.
3. The micropyle is a small hole at the apex of the ovule where the integument does not completely cover the nucellus.
4. A micropyle allows pollen tube to enter the ovule.
5. It appears in the seed as a small pore above the hilum.
6. It enhances seed germination by absorbing water.