Self-compatibility in Chionochloa pallens and C. macra (Poaceae) confirmed by hand pollination of excised styles

Mark J. Mckone Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag, 4800, Christchurch 1, New Zealand; Biology Department, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057, USA

Andrea L. Thom Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag, 4800, Christchurch 1, New Zealand

Dave Kelly Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag, 4800, Christchurch 1, New Zealand

Abstract

In Chionochloa pallens and C. macra (Poaceae), pollen tube growth on excised styles planted on agar showed that self-pollen was as viable as cross-pollen. While selfing is therefore possible, other evidence (including pollen-ovule ratios) suggests it is not the rule in Chionochloa.

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