The plasma membrane and generative cell organization in pollen of the mimosoid legume,Acacia retinodes |
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Authors: | Karen McCoy R B Knox |
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Institution: | (1) Present address: Department of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, 3052 Parkville, Victoria, Australia;(2) School of Botany, University of Melbourne, 3052 Parkville, Victoria, Australia |
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Abstract: | Summary Cytological changes associated with the final maturation, and dehiscence of the 16-grain compound pollen (polyads) have been followed in anthers at female and male phase of flowering. InAcacia retinodes, the transition from female to male phase takes approximately 24 h. The spherical generative cell at female phase is connected with the vegetative cell plasma membrane by a junction zone. This is sited adjacent to a germinal aperture, comprising wall ingrowths and membrane labyrinths. By male phase, the generative cell has elongated into a spindle-shape, and its surface is characteristically scalloped. The membrane labyrinths, especially those at the apertures, now contain masses of coated vesicles, implicated in the transport and secretion of proteins. Two-dimensional projections indicate that the generative cell and vegetative nucleus are closely associated forming a male germ unit. |
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Keywords: | Generative cell Membrane labyrinths Coated vesicles Male germ unit Compound pollen Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
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