endothecium (Meaning)
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endothecium (n.)
The inner lining of an anther cell.
Synonyms & Antonyms of endothecium
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endothecium Sentence Examples
- The endothecium is responsible for the production of **pollen** in plants.
- The primary role of the endothecium is to provide nutrients and support to the developing **microspores**.
- The endothecium consists of a layer of cells that surround the microspores in the **anther**.
- The cells of the endothecium undergo a series of changes during **microsporogenesis**, including thickening of the cell walls and the deposition of **callose**.
- The endothecium cells secrete enzymes that help to break down the **callose** wall of the microspores, allowing them to germinate and grow into **pollen grains**.
- The endothecium also plays a role in the release of pollen grains from the anther, a process known as **dehiscence**.
- The specialized cells of the endothecium, known as **tapetal cells**, provide nutrients to the developing pollen grains and help to regulate their dispersal.
- The endothecium is also involved in the production of **exine**, the outer layer of the pollen grain.
- The endothecium may also produce **allelochemicals**, which are chemical compounds that can inhibit the growth of competing plants.
- Defects in the endothecium can lead to the production of **sterile pollen** or the failure of pollen to disperse properly.
FAQs About the word endothecium
The inner lining of an anther cell.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The endothecium is responsible for the production of **pollen** in plants.
The primary role of the endothecium is to provide nutrients and support to the developing **microspores**.
The endothecium consists of a layer of cells that surround the microspores in the **anther**.
The cells of the endothecium undergo a series of changes during **microsporogenesis**, including thickening of the cell walls and the deposition of **callose**.
