The Angiosperm Pollen: Structure and Function. 1986. 390 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a synthesis of information from both descriptive and experimental studies relevant to the structure and function of pollen. The book emphasises the studies of the last 15 years; earlier studies are interwoven to provide a link to recent developments. Major lacunae in our knowledge and prospects of 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 relation to its role in screening the pollen, discusses the detail of self- andinter- specific incompatibilities and describes the techniques to overcome the incompatibilities. The advance made in understanding the chemistry of recognition molecules and the mechanism of pollen recognition and rejection are highlighted. An appendix gives laboratory procedures on several techniques used in pollen biology.

Out of print.