Certain species of floral bacteria can enhance pollen germination, according to research led by researchers at the University of California. The study was published in the journal Current Biology. He ...

The study of pollen viability and germination relies on a suite of techniques designed to evaluate the functionality of pollen grains before their use in breeding, conservation or ecological studies.

Pollen grains represent the male gametophytes of seed plants and are encapsulated by a bi-layered wall that safeguards the cytoplasmic contents during dispersal. The outer wall (exine) is sculptured ...

Pollen development -- Pollen morphology and aeropalynology -- Pollen viability and vigour -- In-vitro pollen germination and pollen tube growth -- Pollen sterility -- Pistil -- Pollination -- ...

Pollen viability is a critical factor in ensuring fertilization and, ultimately, crop yields. However, wheat pollen is particularly vulnerable to heat stress, which can lead to abnormal pollen ...

Certain species of floral bacteria can enhance pollen germination, according to a study published today from the University of California, Davis in the journal Current Biology."This is the first paper ...

Certain species of floral bacteria can enhance pollen germination, according to a study published today from the University of California, Davis in the journal Current Biology. Acinetobacter is a ...

Certain species of floral bacteria can enhance pollen germination, finds the first study documenting induction and stimulation of pollen germination by non-plants. Certain species of floral bacteria ...

This image shows what pollen looks like with Acinetobacter, a genus of bacteria common in flowers. Many of the pollen grains are germinating and bursting. (Shawn Christensen, UC Davis) Certain species ...