Summary Cytomixis has been observed in pollen mother cells of Vicia faba. Of all eight sites plant materials were collected and investigated, cytomixis has been noted in six. Four of these sites recorded high percentage of cytomixis, where the two other sites show low concentration of this phenomenon. Cytomixis was observed to occur in forms of cytoplasmic connection and direct fusion. The first type is more frequent than second one. Both types of connections were observed in majority of stages of division. The amount of nuclear material transferred from cell to another was variable from small fragments to the entire complement based on the nature of connection. Abnormalities were observed in all sites investigated. Close relationship is clear between the percentage of this parameter and the percentage of cytomixis. The percentage of pollen fertility is clearly affected by cytomixis and abnormalities. Causes of cytomixis in the present study almost refer to environmental stress and pollution.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.