Question

Spermology is the study of
a. Seed
b. Leaf
c. Fruit
d. Pollen grains

Answer 1

Hint: This branch of botany deals with the study of the embryonic part of the plant. It involves the study on its growth, development, culture and its sustainability. The development of this embryo is the result of the reproduction in plants.

Complete answer:
• Seed: The seeds are the embryonic parts of the plant. It is developed as a result of reproduction in plants. The study of the seeds is known as spermology. It involves the study in terms of morphology, features and also interaction with the environment.

• Leaf: Leaf are the vegetative parts of the plants which are concerned with the photosynthesis and preparation of food for the plant. The study of the morphology of the leaf comes under phytomorphology.

• Fruit: Fruit is formed as the result of reproduction in plants. It is a ripened ovary which contains the seeds. The study of fruits is called pomology. It involves improvement, enhancement in the quality of the fruit, regulation of production, reduction in production cost etc.

• Pollen grains: The pollen grains are the male gametes produced by the plants. The study of pollen grains is called palynology. It involves the study of pollens produced by angiosperms, gymnosperms and also spores.

Hence the correct answer is opton (a).

Note: Spermology helps in identification of the characteristics of the seeds and also helps in categorisation of the various types of the plants in terms of geographical location and pollination mechanism. The person who studies/ practices spermology is known as spermologist.