Pollen-stigma interactions in Brassica oleracea; a new pollen germination medium and its use in elucidating the mechanism of self incompatibility.

A simple medium is described which supports the germination of Brassica pollen in vitro. The method is completely reliable and the percentage germination achieved is comparable to that found on a compatible stigma. The pollen tubes produced attain lengths equal to those growing in the style and exhi...

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Main Authors: Roberts, I, Gaude, T, Harrod, G, Dickinson, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer-Verlag 1983