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1999

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An Investigation On Pollen Viability, Germination And Tube Growth In Some Stone Fruits, İbrahi̇m Bolat, Lütfi̇ Pirlak Jan 1999

An Investigation On Pollen Viability, Germination And Tube Growth In Some Stone Fruits, İbrahi̇m Bolat, Lütfi̇ Pirlak

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the viability, germination and tube growth of pollen from apricot ( Prunus armeniaca L.) (in five cultivars), sweet cherry ( Prunus avium L). (in four cultivars) and sour cherry ( Prunus cerasus L.) (in one cultivar) were investigated. Three stain tests (TTC, IKI and safranin) and two in vitrogermination tests (hanging drop and agar-plate) were used to estimate pollen viability and germination in these species. The viability, germination and tube growth of pollens varied significantly according to species, cultivars and tests. However, pollen viability in the safranin test was generally higher than in the others. The highest …