An anther with malfunctioning tapetum often fails to produce viable male gametophytes. Give one reason.

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It is because tapetum help in supporting growing male gametophyte in term of nourishment. In case of malfunctioning tapetum male gametophyte will not grow normally so fails to germinate
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Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen grain so in case of a malfunctioning tapetum the pollen grain will not get any nourishment and lose its viability
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