Question

mention the important post fertilization changes in a flower write any 6

Answer 1

There is formation of a diploid zygote and it develops into an embryo, which forms the future plant.

• The endosperm cells serve as a source of nutrition for the developing embryo.

• The ovule becomes the seed.

• The ovary becomes the fruit.

• In most of the plants the antipodals and synnergids disintegrate before, during or immediately after fertilization.

• The outer and inner integuments of the ovule become the testa or the seed coat of the seed.

• Petals and sepals fall off.

Answer 2

The ovule develops into seed.
The ovary develops into fruit.
All the petals and sepals wilt off.
Stamen also gets detached.
Cotyledon is formed.
In case of dicot seed Rudimentary root called Radicle and rudimentary shoot called Plumule develops.
The seed starts germinating