Development of Megasporocyte in the ovary of a mature ovule: The ovule is a large parenchymatous body (nucellus) that is formed in the ovary. The stalk of the ovule is called funiculus and is attached to the ovary by the placenta. The ovule is surrounded by one or two protective layers called integuments, leaving a small opening at one end termed as a micropyle. The basal part of the ovule where nucellus, integuments and funicle merge is called as chalaza. The development of the megaspore within the ovule is called as megasporogenesis. The ovule is composed of a multilayered cellular … Continue reading Trace the development of megasporocyte in the ovary of a mature ovule