Question

What is the significance of heterospory?

Answer 1

Heterospory:

1. It is defined as the production of two spores that are different in size in the same plant.
2. The smaller spore is known as a microspore which germinates to form a male gametophyte.
3. The larger spore is called a megaspore which leads to forming a female gametophyte.

Significance of Heterospory:

1. Seed development is stimulated by heterosporous.
2. Helps in differentiation between male and female gametophyte.