The arrangement of ovules within the ovary is known as placentation. What does the term placenta refer to? Name the different types of placentation seen in plants. Draw any three types of placentation in flowers as seen in T.S.

The arrangement of ovules within the ovary is known as placentation. What does the term placenta refer to? Name the different types of placentation seen in plants. Draw any three types of placentation in flowers as seen in T.S.

The arrangement of ovules within the ovary is known as placentation. The part of the ovary where the funiculus →equivalent to an umbical cord) attaches is referred to as the placenta.

There are 5 types of placentation –

• Marginal

• Axile

• Parietal

• Free-central

• Basal

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