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Pollen tubes growth in almond flowers

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W. H. Griggs, Davis
Ben T. Iwakiri, University of California

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California Agriculture 29(7):4-7.

Published July 01, 1975

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Abstract

A two-year study indicated that, under orchard conditions, it takes 96 to 120 hours for pollen tubes to grow through the styles of almond flowers. In view of a rapid decline in receptivity, probably the result of embryo sac degeneration, it is assumed that the sooner the flower is cross-pollinated after opening, the greater the chance of fertilization and fruit-set.

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Muriel V. Bradley, Pomologist in the Experiment Station, Davis, assisted with the microtechnical methods.

Pollen tubes growth in almond flowers

W. H. Griggs, Ben T. Iwakiri
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Pollen tubes growth in almond flowers

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Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article

Authors

W. H. Griggs, Davis
Ben T. Iwakiri, University of California

Publication Information

California Agriculture 29(7):4-7.

Published July 01, 1975

PDF  |  Citation  |  Permissions

Author Affiliations show

Abstract

A two-year study indicated that, under orchard conditions, it takes 96 to 120 hours for pollen tubes to grow through the styles of almond flowers. In view of a rapid decline in receptivity, probably the result of embryo sac degeneration, it is assumed that the sooner the flower is cross-pollinated after opening, the greater the chance of fertilization and fruit-set.

Full text

Full text is available in PDF.

Author notes

Muriel V. Bradley, Pomologist in the Experiment Station, Davis, assisted with the microtechnical methods.


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