What is anther?

An anther is the part of a flower’s stamen that produces and releases pollen grains.

The stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower. It consists of two parts: filament and anther. The filament is a stalk that supports the anther. The anther is usually bilobed and contains pollen sacs where pollen grains are formed. These pollen grains carry the male gametes needed for fertilization.

Structure of anther

• Usually two lobes (bilobed).
• Each lobe has two pollen sacs.
• Pollen sacs contain microspores that develop into pollen grains.

The function of anther is vital for reproduction in flowering plants as it ensures pollen production and transfer for fertilization.