Classify the anthers based on their mode of attachment.

1.	Classify the anthers based on their mode of attachment.
Answer» The anthers based on their mode of attachment: 1. Basifixed: (Innate) Base of anther is attached to the tip of filament, e.g., Brassica, Datura 2. Dorsifixed: Apex of filament is attached to the dorsal side of the anther, e.g. Citrus, Hibiscus 3. Versatile: Filament is attached to the anther at midpoint, e.g., Grasses 4. Adnate: Filament is continued from the base to the apex of anther, e.g. Verbena, Ranunculus, Nelumbo.

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The anthers based on their mode of attachment:

1. Basifixed: (Innate) Base of anther is attached to the tip of filament, e.g., Brassica, Datura

2. Dorsifixed: Apex of filament is attached to the dorsal side of the anther, e.g. Citrus, Hibiscus

3. Versatile: Filament is attached to the anther at midpoint, e.g., Grasses

4. Adnate: Filament is continued from the base to the apex of anther, e.g. Verbena, Ranunculus, Nelumbo.

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