A Given below are two statements:
Statement I:
Cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous.
Statement II:
Cleistogamy is disadvantageous as there is no chance for cross pollination.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsCleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous because the anther and stigma lie close to each other. They are bisexual and cannot open even at maturity and hence self-pollination in mandatory. This makes cleistogamy disadvantageous as there is no scope for cross-pollination.
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