Angiosperm Pollen

Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a synthesis of information from both descriptive and experimental studies relevant to the structure and function of pollen. The book emphasises the studies of the last 15 years; earlier studies are interwoven to provide a link to recent developments. Major lacunae in our knowledge and the prospects of studies in different areas of pollen biology are also discussed. Apart from chapters on pollen development, pollen sterility, pollen viability and storage, and in vitro germination, the book gives an in-depth analysis of the structural features of pistil in relation to its role in screening the pollen, discusses the details of self- and inter-specific incompatibilities and describes the techniques to overcome the incompatibilities. The advances made in understanding the chemistry of recognition molecules and the mechanism of pollen recognition and rejection are highlighted. An appendix gives laboratory procedures on several techniques used in pollen biology.