What is the primary function of the 'Tapetum' in the anther of an Angiosperm?
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Correct answer: Nourishing developing pollen
The tapetum is the innermost layer of the microsporangium. It is highly active metabolically and provides essential nutrients to the developing microspores as they mature into pollen grains.
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