Female Plant 'Communicates' Rejection or Acceptance of Male
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 12:56
in Biology & Nature
Without eyes or ears, plants must rely on the interaction of molecules to determine appropriate mating partners and avoid inbreeding. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers have identified pollen proteins that may contribute to the signaling processes that determine if a plant accepts or rejects individual pollen grains for reproduction. read more