Q716
Predominant sex form in Cucumis melo is
A.
Andromonoecious
AnswerB.
Gynoecious
C.
Gynomonoecious
D.
Monoecious
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The predominant sex form in Cucumis melo is Andromonoecious.Cucumis melo is described as andromonoecious, producing two blossom types, namely, perfect (Hermaphrodite) and male (Staminate) flowers.
It means having perfect and staminate flowers on the same plant. It is a breeding system in which individual plants produce both staminate (male) and perfect (hermaphrodite) flowers. It exists in both wind-pollinated and animal-pollinated taxa and is found in 1.7% of angiosperms.