The Angiosperm Pollen:Structure and Function.1986.390 p.

Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a synthesis ofinformation from both descriptive and experimental studies relevantto the structure and function of pollen. The book emphasises the studiesof the last 15 years; earlier studies are interwoven to provide a linkto recent developments. Major lacunae in our knowledge and prospectsof studies in different areas of pollen biology are also discussed. Apart from chapters on pollen development, pollen sterility, pollenviability and storage, and in vitro germination, the book gives anin depth analysis of the structural features of pistils in relationto its role in screening the pollen, discusses the detail of self- andinter- specific incompatibilities and describes the techniques toovercome the incompatibilities. The advance made in understanding thechemistry of recognition molecules and the mechanism of pollenrecognition and rejection are highlighted. An appendix gives laboratoryprocedures on several techniques used in pollen biology.