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VOL. 5, ISSUE 4 (2020)
Pollination induced embryological studies in Aerides multiflora (Roxb.)
Authors
Lucky K Attri, Harsh Nayyar, RK Bhanwra
Abstract
Pollination related embryological data is of outmost importance in predicting a breeding system and the knowledge of the breeding system is must in taxon like Orchidaceae where consistent improvement of ornamental traits through hybridization is a regular practice. Incidentally, the orchids provide a suitable material for embryological studies because of the presence of large nuclei and numerous ovules within the same ovary at different stages of development. Notwithstanding, orchids, known for their myriad of shapes, colors and sizes are of immense commercially potential as cut flowers and pot plant and fetch high price at National and International market. The taxon under study namely Aerides multiflora (Roxb.), belongs to a family, Orchidaceae. In the present investigations, an account of changes in morphology and reproductive biology, following pollination has been presented. The ovule is bitegmic, tenuinucleate and anatropous in present taxa. The total time taken to reach the organized embryo sac following pollination took between 55-60 days. The process of syngamy and triple fusion was accomplished between 46-50 days after pollination (DAP).
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Pages:211-215
How to cite this article:
Lucky K Attri, Harsh Nayyar, RK Bhanwra "Pollination induced embryological studies in <em>Aerides multiflora </em>(Roxb.)". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2020, Pages 211-215
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