Post Fertilization Development
Following fertilization, the embryo and endosperm grow concurrently within the embryo sac. The embryo grows from the oospore (zygote), while the endosperm develops from the primary endosperm nucleus. Other nuclei or cells within the embryo sac (synergids, antipodal cells) eventually disorganize.
To know more refer to the article Double Fertilization: Process & Significance.
Fertilization in Plants
Fertilization is the fusion of a male gamete carried by pollen with a female gamete present in the ovule to form a diploid zygote, which later develops into an embryo. The process of Fertilization involves some pre-steps like pollination and germination On reaching the stigma, the pollen grain containing two nuclei germinates to produce the pollen tube. The pollen tube grows down into the style, deriving nutrition from it. The generative nucleus divides mitotically into two male gametes. The male gametes fuse with the ovules to form the zygote. In this article, we will study fertilization in plants in detail including its process, types, and Post fertilization development.
Table of Content
- What is Fertilization?
- Reproductive Parts of the Plant
- Process of Fertilization
- Types of Fertilization
- Double Fertilisation
- Diagram of Fertlization
- Post Fertilization Development
- Importance of Fertilization