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How long do rice and wheat pollen grains stay viable after release?
ATwo to three days
BSeveral hours
CWithin 30 minutes
DSeveral months
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Within 30 minutes
Pollen of cereals like rice and wheat loses viability within about 30 minutes, unlike some Rosaceae and legumes that keep it for months.
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