Quantitative methods in microscopy to assess pollen viability in different plant taxa
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DOI: 10.1007/s00497-020-00398-6
Abstract: High-quality pollen is a prerequisite for plant reproductive success. Pollen viability and sterility can be routinely assessed using common stains and manual microscope examination, but with low overall statistical power. Current automated methods are primarily… read more here.
Keywords: pollen viability; taxa; plant; microscopy ... See more keywords
Optimizing pollen germination and pollen viability estimates for Hydrangea macrophylla, Dichroa febrifuga, and their hybrids
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2018.11.008
Abstract: Abstract The genus Hydrangea L. is comprised of some of the most popular ornamental plants in the world. The development of interspecific hybrids between Hydrangea species and within the family Hydrangeaceae would increase genetic diversity… read more here.
Keywords: dichroa; hydrangea; pollen; viability ... See more keywords
Floral morphology and pollen viability of an endangered and endemic Bromeliaceae species from the Atlantic Forest
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DOI: 10.1080/00173134.2021.1882556
Abstract: Abstract The present study describes the floral morphology and evaluates pollen viability for the bromeliad Nidularium minutum Mez. during the flowering period 2018‒2019 through histochemistry and pollen germination tests. The inflorescences are nidular, capituliform with… read more here.
Keywords: pollen viability; morphology pollen; pollen; floral morphology ... See more keywords
Effects of Foliar-Applied Brassinosteroid on Viability and In Vitro Germination of Pollen Collected from Bisexual and Functional Male Flowers of Pomegranate
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DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2018.1425652
Abstract: ABSTRACT Evaluation of pollen viability and its germination capacity are essential criteria for pollinator’s characterization. Hormones have been used to increase yield and quality of pomegranates without any reference to effects on pollen viability or… read more here.
Keywords: functional male; effects foliar; viability; germination ... See more keywords
A new image-based tool for the high throughput phenotyping of pollen viability: evaluation of inter- and intra-cultivar diversity in grapevine
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DOI: 10.1186/s13007-017-0267-2
Abstract: BackgroundLow pollen viability may limit grapevine yield under certain conditions, causing relevant economic losses to grape-growers. It is usually evaluated by the quantification of the number of viable and non-viable pollen grains that are present… read more here.
Keywords: image based; viability; pollen viability; tool high ... See more keywords
Genetically modified crops do not present variations in pollen viability and morphology when compared to their conventional counterparts
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285079
Abstract: Modern agricultural biotechnologies, such as those derived from genetic modification, are solutions that can enable an increase in food production, lead to more efficient use of natural resources, and promote environmental impact reduction. Crops with… read more here.
Keywords: viability; pollen viability; genetically modified; viability morphology ... See more keywords
Palynology and meiotic behavior of Genipa americana L., a species native to the Amazon
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DOI: 10.14393/bj-v39n0a2023-62719
Abstract: Genipa americana L., commonly known as genipap, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This study aimed to describe the pollen morphology of the species, evaluate its meiotic behavior and pollen viability, and provide information to help… read more here.
Keywords: stain; genipa americana; meiotic behavior; pollen ... See more keywords
Pollen Viability and Autogamy Fitness in Bauhinia forficata Link (Fabaceae)
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DOI: 10.1590/2179-8087.043316
Abstract: Bauhinia forficata (Fabaceae) occurs in many phytophysiognomies of southern Brazil, however its ecological relevance is not well understood. The present study was developed in the Central Depression of Rio Grande do Sul and aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: viability; bauhinia forficata; pollen viability; fabaceae ... See more keywords