In this article we will discuss about the self-incompatibility in plants. Sometimes bisexual plants produce functional male and female gametes, yet self-pollination does not lead to fertilisation and there is no seed setting. The pollen grains may fail to germinate on the stigma; or, even if pollen tubes are formed their growth may be inhibited. […]
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Self-Incompatibility 2. Molecular Basis 3. Determinants 4. Significance. Meaning of Self-Incompatibility: Self-incompatibility or intraspecific incompatibility is a well-designed genetic mechanism by which certain plants recognize and reject their own pollen thus forcing outbreeding. It is defined as “inability of the plant producing functional gametes to […]
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