Question

Define 'microsporogenesis'

Answer 1

Microsporogenesis

• It is the process of formation of microspore from PMC (Pollen Mother Cells).

• As development occurs in the anther, the sporogenous tissue undergoes meiosis to form microspore tetrad.

• Each cell of sporogenous tissue has capacity to give rise to a tetrad. Hence, each cell is a potential pollen or PMC.

• As the anther matures, the microspores get detached from each other and develop into pollen grains.