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In Dianthus, placentation is
BiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2011
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  • A basal
  • B free central
  • C axile
  • D marginal
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The correct answer is: free central
In free central placentation the syncarpous gynoecium is unilocular and the placentae are borne on a central column formed by extension of base of the gynoecium where the carpels fuse or the suppression of septa. e.g., Stellaria, Dianthus.

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