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What is the function of filament?
What is the function of filament?
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Filament:
- In a flower, the male part is called the stamen. The stamen is divided into two parts - anther and filament.
- The filament is a tube-like structure that extends further and supports the pollen sac.
Function of filament:
The main function that filament performs is to carry nutrients to the anther for the development of the anther and pollen grains.
Figure showing cross-section of a flower:
Filament:
- In a flower, the male part is called the stamen. The stamen is divided into two parts - anther and filament.
- The filament is a tube-like structure that extends further and supports the pollen sac.
Function of filament:
The main function that filament performs is to carry nutrients to the anther for the development of the anther and pollen grains.
Figure showing cross-section of a flower:
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