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Agriculture · Q578

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 578

Q578

In fig the inflorescence is

A.
Cyathuim
B.
Verticillaster
C.
Hypanthodium
Answer
D.
Spadix

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In fig the inflorescence is Hypanthodium.
Hypanthodium is a special type of cymose inflorescence. The Hypanthodium inflorescence is found in the genus Ficus of the family Moraceae, e.g., Banyan (Ficus bengalensis), Peepal (Ficus religiosa) and Fig (Ficus carica).
The receptacle in this type of inflorescence becomes spherical, like a hollow sphere with a cavity inside, and it is formed by the fusion of the rachis of the three cymes in the vicinity of each other. These spherical receptacles are like a closed fleshy vessels having a tiny opening at the apex; it opens to the exterior with this opening.