Question

What is the basal portion of the nucleus from where the integuments appear called?

Answer 1

* The basal region of the follicle, including the dermal papilla, is called the bulb. * The epidermal cells covering the dermal papilla in the lower half of the bulb are called matrix cells and are responsible for producing the shaft of the hair.

Answer 2

The basal portion of the nucellus from where the integuments appear is called chalaza. In gymnosperms, family Compositae and few other families with gamopetalous corolla, there is one integument. The ovules with one integument are called unitegmic and with two integuments are known as bitegmic.