Which of the following statements is not correct?

  • A
    Pollen germination and pollen tube growth are regulated by chemical components of pollen interacting with those of the pistil.
  • B
    Some reptiles have also been reported as pollinators in some plant species.
  • C
    Pollen grains of many species can germinate on the stigma of a flower,but only one pollen tube of the same species grows into the style.
  • D
    Insects that consume pollen or nectar without bringing about pollination are called pollen/nectar robbers.

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The pollen tube enters the embryo sac through:

.......... and .......... pollen lose viability within $30$ minutes of their release.

Pollen tube at the time of entering the embryo sac has:

Which element is responsible for the germination of pollen grains?

$A$: Initial growth of the pollen tube takes place at the expense of food present in the stigma and style.
$R$: The pollen tube travels intracellularly and chemotactically.

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