Question

what is self incompatibility?why does self pollination not lead to seed formation in self incompatible species​

Answer 1

• Self-incompatibility is a genetic mechanism in which pollen are prevented from fertilizing the ovules by inhibiting pollen germination or pollen tube growth in the pistil. Self-pollination does not lead to seed formation in self-incompatible species due of interaction between the chemicals of the pollen and stigma.

Answer 2

Answer:

Self-incompatibility is a genetic mechanism in which pollen are prevented from fertilizing the ovules by inhibiting pollen germination or pollen tube growth in the pistil. Self-pollination does not lead to seed formation in self-incompatible species due of interaction between the chemicals of the pollen and stigma.