Suppose that 100 pollen grains land on a stigma, and 50 mature seeds are formed in the fruit. What does this indicate about the pollination process and success?

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The formation of 50 mature seeds from 100 pollen grains indicates that 50% of the pollen grains successfully fertilized the ovules. Each successful pollen grain would fertilize an egg and contribute to the formation of endosperm by fusing with polar nuclei, which typically involves two polar nuclei.

Suppose That 100 Pollen Grains Land on a Stigma, and 50