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anther

anther

1 8.3
The part at the tip of a flower that makes and holds pollen
  • noun
  • /ˈænθər/
  • Specialized
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  • 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.

Examples

  • "Wind and rain also readily dislodge anthers from milkweed leaves, making it less likely that caterpillars will encounter anthers."

    Academic text (2002)
  • Haploids can be regenerated from anther or microspore explants, and the genome can be doubled using genome doubling agents like colchicine.

    Academic text (2015)
  • But that left the question of whether caterpillars might eat the high-Bt-containing anthers under natural conditions.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Meanwhile, the anthers containing the pollen are dried and then stored in a refrigerator to keep them fresh.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Over time, gravity and micro vibrations will actually send pollen from the anthers and land on the stigma.

  • The buds were counted for the number of anthers and anther length under different sizes after the removal of petals (Fig. 2A).

    Academic text (2015)
  • Another length was significantly higher in 15-17 mm long buds in developed and under-developed anthers compared with other categories (Fig. 1b).

    Academic text (2015)
  • The anther of the flower bursts open, releasing clouds of yellow pollen into the air.

  • During the blooming season, the anthers of many plants become coated with bright, colorful pollen.

  • The bee landed on the anther to collect pollen before moving to another flower.

Synonyms

stamen
vsanther
  • Specialized
4 7.1

The part of a flower that makes pollen

is the specific pollen-producing part attached to a filament

Surface Forms

anther singular
anthers plural

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.