Effects of various carbohydrates on the in vitro pollen germination of Vinca rosea and Cucumis melo var. utilissimus
P. Manchanda, S. Sharma, A. D. Marni, V. Sharma
This study examines the effects of four carbohydrates on pollen germination in two plant species, finding that sucrose and glucose support germination in Vinca rosea while galactose and fructose inhibit it, and all four sugars support germination in Cucumis melo var. utilissimus.
bioRxiv · Oct 3, 2020Plant Biology