Question

Define the terms monoecious and dioecious with respect to sexuality in plant mentioning examples for each.

Answer 1

Monoecious plants:-

1. Plants that have both female and male sexual organs on the same plant are called monoecious plants.
2. These male and female parts may be located at different locations on the plant.
3. Example: Cucurbita, Chara, and Coconut.

Dioecious plants:-

1. The plants do not have female and male flowers on one plant, only one sex organ is borne on one plant.
2. Dioecious plants are also known as unisexual plants.
3. Example: Date palm, Papaya, and Marchantia.