Q. In some members of which of the following pairs of families, pollen grains retain their viability for months after release ?
A) Poaceae ; Leguminosae
B) Poaceae ; Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae ; Leguminosae
D) Poaceae ; Rosaceae
Explanation
[Solution] Pollen of some members of Rosaceae, Leguminosae and Solanaceae remains viable for months; in rice and wheat (Poaceae) it loses viability within about 30 minutes. Answer (3).
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