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Reproductive Structures and <strong>Seed</strong> Formation 15AngBCpgDEFIGURE 2.5 SEM photographs <strong>of</strong> ovary surface <strong>of</strong> Cassia occidentalis. A, Ovary surfaceshowing trichomes. B, Same showing stomata and trichomes. C, Cup-shaped glands on ovarysurface having thick cuticle around globular head. D, Stomata magnified, guard cells witharching cuticular rim. E, Trichomes with pollen grains having reticulate exine. (Abbreviations:ng, nectary gland; pg, pollen grain; st, stomata.) (From Sharangpani, P.R. and Shirke, D.R.1996. Phytomorphology 46: 277–281.)2.3.2.2 StyleThe sterile part <strong>of</strong> the carpel between the stigma and ovary constitutes the style.Single and free carpels usually have one style, while in syncarpous gynoecia, thestyle may be united or partly or completely free. The style forms the pathway forpollen tubes to reach placentae and ovules. It has a specialized tissue that provides

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