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Diagram of Stamen and Pistil





                                 Structure of stamen                Structure of carpel



                              Anther                                                   Stigma

                                                                  Style




                                                                     -18
                                                               Ovule
                                                                     I
                                Filament                                             Ovary wall









         After fertilization, ovules develop into seeds while the ovary

         develop into fruit


         Calyx, corolla, stamen and style wither slowly and fall off, but

         in some flowers the calyx may remain




         Importance of pollination


         1. Pollination allows fertilization to take place in crops


         2. Pollination allows high yields in farmer’s harvest



         Uses of flowers to man


          They are used for decorations on various functions


          They are used to make insecticides


          They are used to make perfumes


          They are used for making dyes

          They serve as a source of income when sold
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