Question

1. Define inflorescence. Write significance of inflorescence​

Answer 1

Answer:

The inflorescence is defined as the arrangement of a cluster of flowers on a floral axis. The inflorescence is of two types, they are: Racemose and Cymose.

Significance of Inflorescence:

i. Inflorescence makes a flower more conspicuous to attract the insects and birds for pollination.

ii. It provides more chances for cross pollination.

iii. An insect can pollinate many flowers in inflorescence in a single visit.

iv. In an inflorescence, flowers open successively and not simultaneously. This improves chance pollination as flowering period is longer.

Answer 2

Answer:

A specialised axis or branch over which flowers are borne in definite manner is known as inflorescence