Encyclopedia of Science
BOTANY
A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

                   HOME
ABOUT
CATEGORIES
COPYRIGHT
NEWSLETTER

  



anther



The upper, usually yellow, part of the stamen of a flowering plant (the lower part being the filament). Anthers produce, contain, and distribute pollen. The pollen is formed within two chambers called pollen sacs, and the chambers themselves are located in two lobes.


Related category

   • BOTANY


Also on this site:

Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living
Encyclopedia of History





BACK TO TOP