anther
- noun
- /ˈænθər/
- Specialized
- The problem of anther contamination may explain the toxic results in some earlier studies, Hellmich points out.
- anther containing the pollen
- anther culture
Over time, gravity and micro vibrations will actually send pollen from the anthers and land on the stigma.
- Over time, gravity and micro vibrations will actually send pollen from the anthers and land on the stigma.
Examples
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"Wind and rain also readily dislodge anthers from milkweed leaves, making it less likely that caterpillars will encounter anthers."
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Haploids can be regenerated from anther or microspore explants, and the genome can be doubled using genome doubling agents like colchicine.
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But that left the question of whether caterpillars might eat the high-Bt-containing anthers under natural conditions.
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Meanwhile, the anthers containing the pollen are dried and then stored in a refrigerator to keep them fresh.
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Over time, gravity and micro vibrations will actually send pollen from the anthers and land on the stigma.
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The buds were counted for the number of anthers and anther length under different sizes after the removal of petals (Fig. 2A).
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Another length was significantly higher in 15-17 mm long buds in developed and under-developed anthers compared with other categories (Fig. 1b).
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The anther of the flower bursts open, releasing clouds of yellow pollen into the air.
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During the blooming season, the anthers of many plants become coated with bright, colorful pollen.
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The bee landed on the anther to collect pollen before moving to another flower.
Synonyms
The part of a flower that makes pollen
Surface Forms
Etymology
Anther comes from the old Greek word anthos meaning 'flower'. So the anther is the small tip of a flower that holds and releases pollen.