Flower bud cooling protects pollen development and improves fertility during heatwaves
Martijn J. Jansen, Stuart Y. Jansma, Klaske M. Kuipers, Wim H. Vriezen, Frank F. Millenaar, Teresa Montoro, Carolien G. F. de Kovel, Fred A. van Eeuwijk, Eric J. W. Visser, Ivo Rieu
The paper identifies a flower bud cooling mechanism that protects tomato pollen during heatwaves and shows that the qPV11 QTL enhances this process, improving pollen viability and fruit set.
bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology