Halogens as stimulators of pollen germination

Journal Article · · Sov. Plant Physiol. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5014944

Portyanko, V F; Kudrya, L M

Of the numerous investigations devoted to the physiology of pollen, the problem of stimulators is evoking considerable interest. It is extremely probable that the use of stimulators for the germination of pollen and growth of the pollen tubes will make it possible not only to influence the processes of fertilization of plants, but also to eliminate the barriers preventing the cross fertilization of plants, especially in remote hybridization. On the contrary, the pollen itself may be used as a unique test for various stimulators. And finally, the fact that the germination of pollen is accompanied by a whole spectrum of complex physiological processes provides the possibility of using stimulators with a broader range of action. The authors tested the group of halogens (F, Cl, Br, I) as stimulators for pollen germination, as one of the most chemically active groups of elements.

• OSTI ID: 5014944
• Journal Information: Sov. Plant Physiol. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Plant Physiol. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 13:6; ISSN SOPPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BROMINE
CHLORINE
ELEMENTS
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IODINE
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POLLEN
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