Question

The dehiscence of anther mainly takes place to
A) Release seeds
B) Release pollen
C) Release female gamete
D) Both A and B

Answer 1

The flower contains different parts among which one is called stamen. Stamens are involved in the production of pollens that help in the reproduction of the flower. The stamen consists of the anther.

Complete answer:
Anthers are two-lobed structures that are attached to the filament of the stamen through the middle or base region of the anther. There is a sterile connective tissue extension between the two lobe. Anthers are responsible for the production of pollen. These pollens can then undergo self or cross pollination and thus lead to the production of offspring. Dehiscence is a process that is characterized by the splitting of a plant structure at maturity. It is common among anthers, fruits and sporangia. These structures are known as dehiscent whereas the structures that do not open in this way are known as indehiscent. The dehiscence of anther leads to the release of pollen grains. The anther ruptures at a specific site. If this site is on the outer side it is called extrorse dehiscence, if it is on the inner side it is introrse dehiscence and if it is towards other anthers it is called latrorse dehiscence.

Hence the correct answer is option (B) Release of pollen.

Note: The process of dehiscence is of importance in case of anthers as it leads to the release of pollen grains that ultimately help in the pollination of flowers and development of offspring. No offspring can be produced if there is no release of pollen grains.