Question

The two lodicules of Poaceae are usually present in
A. Anteriorly
B. Anterolaterally
C. Posteriorly
D. Posterolaterally

Answer 1

Hint:- Poaceae belongs to the grass family. It is a monocotyledonous flowering plant. It belongs to the family Liliopsida. The grass family is characterized by the presence of spikelets. The flowers present in a spikelet are fertile. Poaceae is also known as Gramineae. In common language, we call it grasses. In the entire world, Poaceae is no doubtedly the most important food crop accepted by the world.

Complete Answer:-
Lodicules are two or three-minute scaly structures that are present at the base of the ovary. They are present inside the corolla. They are translucent structures. They are too small to be seen without magnification.
A lodicule is a remnant of the perianth that does not dissociate. When the lodicules swell in a mature flower, it exposes the reproductive organs of the flower thus enabling the fertilization to occur at ease.
These two lodicules in the Poaceae are present in the anterolateral position. The perianth is represented by two or three scales that are referred to as the lodicules in a mature flower. The lodicules are membranous structures. They are present above and superior to the superior palea.

Thus, the answer is (B) Anterolaterally.

Note:- The plants belonging to Poaceae are usually herbs and have simple leaves. The plants are usually annuals and sometimes perennials and rarely tree-like woody. Lodicules may also be absent in some plants. Lodicules are usually two or three in number but many lodicules are present in Ochlandra.