New Zealand Journal of Botany abstract

Short communication Self-compatibility in Chionochloa pallens and C. macra (Poaceae) confirmed by hand pollination of excised styles

MARK J. MCKONE*
ANDREA L. THOM
DAVE KELLY⁺

Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 1, New Zealand
* Permanent address: Biology Department, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057, USA
+Author for correspondence.

Abstract  In Chionochloa pallens and C. macra (Poaceae), pollen tube growth on excised styles planted on agar showed that self-pollen was as viable as cross-pollen. While selfing is therefore possible, other evidence (including pollen-ovule ratios) suggests it is not the rule in Chionochloa.

Keywords  Chionochloa; Poaceae; pollen tube growth; self-compatibility; self-pollination

B96061

Received 7 October 1996; accepted 10 February 1997

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