Abstract
Pollen is a unique plant part. It is light weight, lacks thick walls, has a dormancy period, grows quickly under favourable conditions, and is sensitive to environmental factors. These features render it suitable for a number of sensitive and high-level physiological research studies. However, it is also suitable for use as a simple and low-cost model for educational purposes. This article summarises the recent research on pollen germination and introduces some basic studies on pollen tube growth that can be conducted in a secondary school laboratory.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 148-151 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Education |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |
Keywords
- Bauhlnia blakeane
- Elongation
- Germination
- Pollen
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences