How many ovules are found in each ovary of wind-pollinated flowers?

In wind-pollinated flowers, it is common for each ovary to typically contain one ovule. This adaptation is closely related to their mode of pollination and reproductive strategies. Wind-pollination leads to the production of pollen grains that are lightweight and easily carried by air currents, which allows for fertilization to occur without relying on specific pollinators.

Having a single ovule per ovary reduces the energy expenditure of the plant in producing seeds, as it must ensure that just one ovule is fertilized per flower, rather than producing multiple ovules where many may not successfully lead to fertilization. This can be seen as an evolutionary advantage in certain environments where survival and reproductive efficiency are critical.

Plants that rely on attracting animal pollinators, on the other hand, often produce multiple ovules to increase their chances of successful fertilization through a more targeted pollen transfer mechanism.