Question

What is the function of filament?

Answer 1

Filament:

1. In a flower, the male part is called the stamen. The stamen is divided into two parts - anther and filament.
2. 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: