Question:
Sir, is tapetum completly consumed after the pollen grainsare formed?
Answer:
Hi Prashasti!
Yes, the tapetum is completely consumed after pollen formation. After pollen formation in entomophilous flowers, the tapetal cells break down to form the pollen kitt. The tapetum layer usually degenerates before the dehiscence of anther.
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