Breeding system in a population of Trigonella balansae (Leguminosae).

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Although some taxonomic studies in the genus Trigonella have been conducted, there has been no concerted effort to study the breeding system. This paper examines the floral structure and pollination system in a population of T. balansae, an annual pasture legume.

Methods

Floral morphology, hand and vector pollination, stigma receptivity, pollen tube growth, using scanning electron and fluorescence microscopy, were conducted.

Key results

Measurements of floral structure from before to after anthesis indicates an inability for T. balansae to self-pollinate and a requirement for an external vector to effectively transfer pollen from the anthers onto the stigmas of this species. Seed set can be obtained by hand or honeybee manipulation of T. balansae f

SUBMITTER: Nair RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4242283 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature