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Characterization of the transition to the progamic phase in Zea mays pollen

Creator:

Smyth, Johanna C.

Abstract:

The transition of mature pollen to the progamic phase represents an important step in the regulation of plant sexual reproduction. The progamic phase encompasses the initiation of pollen tube germination, growth of the pollen tube through the stigma (the silk in maize) and concludes with fertilization of the female gametophyte....

Resource Type:

Dissertation