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What is micropylar end?


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Micropylar end:

  1. The micropylar end is often referred as the micropyle.
  2. It forms the cell's outercoat, which has a small aperture right next to the hilum.
  3. The micropyle is a small hole at the apex of the ovule where the integument does not completely cover the nucellus.
  4. A micropyle allows pollen tube to enter the ovule.
  5. It appears in the seed as a small pore above the hilum.
  6. It enhances seed germination by absorbing water.


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