1.When ovule orientation is orthotropous the chalaza corresponds to the point where the funicle is attached but in anatropous and campylotropous ovules the chalaza is some distance from the funicle .
2.When ovule orientation is orthotropous the chalaza corresponds to the point where the funicle is attached but in anatropous and campylotropous ovules the chalaza is some distance from the funicle .
3.With the embryo development, most of the endosperm degenerated, and the cells near chalaza entered the chalaza, digested it and further nourished the embryo.