Question

Protandry is a condition in which

• A. Anthers mature after stigma
• B. Anthers and stigmas mature at the same time
• C. Anthers mature earlier than the stigma
• D. Pollen of the same flowers pollinates stigmas.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Anthers mature earlier than the stigma

In hermaphroditic plants, a condition in which the development and maturation of the male reproductive part (androecium) before the maturation of female reproductive part(gynoecium) to promote cross-pollination and inhibiting the process of self-pollination, called as protandry.

So, the correct answer is 'anther mature earlier than the stigma'.