In angiosperms, a viable pollen grain generally has to be delivered to the _______ to develop.

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The stigma is the part of the pistil where the pollen grain must be delivered in order for it to develop and potentially fertilize the ovules in the ovary. The style serves as the pathway for the pollen to reach the stigma, but the pollen grain itself must land on the stigma for successful fertilization to occur. The petal and sepal are not directly involved in the process of pollen development and fertilization.

In Angiosperms, a Viable Pollen Grain Generally Has to Be