Repulsion by an ovule IV

Video 6 . Pollen tube repulsion by a targeted ovule in an  in vitro  guidance assay

Three pollen tubes approach an ovule, however only one of them is ultimately successful.

The two unsuccessful tubes turn dramatically away from the micropyle and move away from the ovule.

Ref: Palanivelu, R. (Unpublished)

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