The nucellus is typically diploid (2n), the MMC (megaspore mother cell) is usually diploid (2n), the functional megaspore is haploid (n), and the female gametophyte is also haploid (n).
Conifer seeds are contained in structures known as cones. Cones can vary in size and shape depending on the species of conifer. The seeds are typically found inside the scales of the cones.
Conifer fruit is also known as a cone.
Microspores are produced in the male reproductive structures (microsporangia) of plants and develop into male gametophytes, while megaspores are produced in the female reproductive structures (megasporangia) and develop into female gametophytes. Microspores are smaller in size compared to megaspores.
A conifer is typically an evergreen, it does not drop its' 'leaves' (needles or scales) as do deciduous trees. Blue Spruce, White Pine, and Douglas fir are examples of conifer trees. Think Christmas trees - they are conifers. A conifer is a cone bearing tree. Some conifers are deciduous for example the Larch.
A conifer zygote is formed through the process of double fertilization, where one sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell to form the zygote and the other sperm cell combines with polar nuclei to form endosperm. This process takes place within the female ovule of the conifer plant.
megaspore formation process
The nucellus is typically diploid (2n), the MMC (megaspore mother cell) is usually diploid (2n), the functional megaspore is haploid (n), and the female gametophyte is also haploid (n).
The triploid nucleus in the megaspore divides to produce endosperm, which provides the plan embryo in the seed with food.
The address of the Jcpl-Conifer Library is: 10441 Highway 73, Conifer, 80433 8538
Conifer is a gymnosperm
Conifer is a gymnosperm
The address of the Conifer Historical Society And Museum is: 26951 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO 80433
Sprophyte is dominant in a conifer
ovule
A megaspore mother cell of tobacco with a diploid number of 48 chromosomes will have twice that number, so there would be 96 chromosomes. During meiosis, this number will be halved to produce haploid megaspores.
Sphagnum is not a conifer sphagnum is a type of moss.