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Anthesis is a phenomenon which refers to:
BiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsNEETNEET 2004
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  • A reception of pollen by stigma
  • B formation of pollen
  • C development of anther
  • D opening of flower bud.
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The correct answer is: opening of flower bud.
Anthesis is the period during which a flower is fully open and functional. It is also called efflorescence.
Related Theory
In emasculation technique the stamens are removed before anthesis to obtain female parent and pollen from the desired male parent is transferred on to its stigma.

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