They are composed of septum and endothecium tissue, and their expansion results in rupture of the tapetal membranes.
They are composed of septum and endothecium tissue, and their expansion results in rupture of the tapetal membranes. This begins their most important process, known as dehiscence, which occurs upon dessication of the tissue. They are bilocular and each locule contains a microsporangium, with tissue between the locules referred to as the connective. They can be attached in a basifixed or versatile manner to the filament, and this will determine whether pollen is released longitudinally or through pores. Sometimes possessing a cap, FTP, name this flower part defined as the terminal end of a stamen.
They are composed of septum and endothecium tissue, and their expansion results in rupture of the tapetal membranes.
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