In some members of which of the following pairs of families, pollen grains retain their viability for months after release? (1) Poaceae ; Rosaceae (2) Poaceae ; Leguminosae (3) Poaceae ; Solanaceae (4) Rosaceae ; Leguminosae
In some members of which of the following pairs of families, pollen grains retain their viability for months after release? (1) Poaceae ; Rosaceae (2) Poaceae ; Leguminosae (3) Poaceae ; Solanaceae (4) Rosaceae ; Leguminosae

Correct option:(4)Rosaceae ; Leguminosae
Solution:

  • In members of some plant families like Solanaceae, Rosaceae and Leguminosae the pollen grains retain their viability for several months.
  • In cereals (Poaceae) pollen grains retain viability for around 30 minutes.