Question

What are monoecious and dioecious?

Answer 1

Monoecious:

1. Monoecious plants are those plants that have both male and female reproductive structures.
2. Bisexual and homothallic are synonyms for monoecious.
3. Some common examples of monoecious plants are coconuts and cucurbits.
4. Male and female gametes are produced by monoecious plants.
5. The male part, which consists of stamens, is termed androecium, whereas the female part, consists of pistils and is called gynoecium.

Dioecious:

1. Dioecious plants are those plants that have male and female reproductive parts on two different plants.
2. In dioecious plants, male and female gametes are produced on two different plants.
3. Some common examples of dioecious plants are date palm, papaya, and Marchantia.