Question

In maize plant, the male flowers are borne at the___ and female flowers are borne near___of the plant.

Answer 1

Maize is a monoecious plant meaning both male and female flowers are present on the same plant, but at different places. In maize male flowers, called tassel, are born near the apex of the plant whereas the female flowers, called ear, are borne at the base of the plant. Pollination takes place by wind.