Term:
Ovules obliquely oriented upward
Ovules obliquely oriented upward
Definition:
Ovules projecting upward at less than right angles from the vertical axis of the ovary.
Ovules projecting upward at less than right angles from the vertical axis of the ovary.
Notes:
Ovule orientation depends on the placement of the ovules on the placenta, i.e., ovules at the apex are often obliquely oriented upward, those in the middle are often horizontally oriented, and those at the base are often obliquely oriented downward. In general, the ovules attached to the middle of the placenta are used to determine ovule orientation.
Ovule orientation depends on the placement of the ovules on the placenta, i.e., ovules at the apex are often obliquely oriented upward, those in the middle are often horizontally oriented, and those at the base are often obliquely oriented downward. In general, the ovules attached to the middle of the placenta are used to determine ovule orientation.