In-depth class notes on Reproduction In Plants (Part 2 out of 2) in accordance to the Grade 12 (IEB - SAGS document) syllabus
Covers the following areas: sexual reproduction in plants —> pollination, fertilisation, formation of food,
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Reproduction In Plants - Part 2
Sexual reproduction
Most of the plants that produce food crops have flowers. The flower is the organ of
sexual reproduction as it contains the reproductive organs.
Generally, flowers fall into 2 groups: large and colourful, and small and insignificant.
Reproduction In Plants - Part 2 1
, Food production after fertilisation
The majority of people rely on plant foods, such as pulses (legumes) and grains and
fruit, for their basic diet. For plants to make these foods fertilisation needs to take
place. Before sexual reproduction can occur, pollination must take place.
POLLINATION —> FERTILISATION (SEXUAL REPRODUCTION) —>
FORMATION OF FOOD
🐝 POLLINATION
Pollen is a transfer of pollen (containing the male gamete) from the anther to the
stigma of the female [allows for fertilisation]
Pollination either takes place by:
1. Pollinators
2. Wind
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