what is the meaning of mode of dehiscense
Dehiscence is a natural process of bursting of fruit, anther etc at maturity to release its contents(seeds, spores).
Mode of dehiscence-
1.Poricidal-When splitting or bursting occurs from a small hole or pore it is known as poricidal dehiscence. For example fungi, ferns.
2.Longitudinal dehiscence-When splitting occurs along the axis of fruit, anther etc. For example Lilium anthers
Mode of dehiscence-
1.Poricidal-When splitting or bursting occurs from a small hole or pore it is known as poricidal dehiscence. For example fungi, ferns.
2.Longitudinal dehiscence-When splitting occurs along the axis of fruit, anther etc. For example Lilium anthers