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Write a note on viability of pollen grain

Answer 1

By Monica Wachman; Updated April 24, 2017
Definition
Viability is defined as the ability to live, develop, or in the case of plants, to germinate when conditions favorable to the plant exist.

Pollen Viability
This is measured as the percentage of pollen grains produced that are viable.

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Since flowers require pollination in order for their host plants to reproduce it is important that the pollen used is viable. Pollen considered sterile is unable to complete the fertilization process.

Definition

Viability is defined as the ability to live, develop, or in the case of plants, to germinate when conditions favorable to the plant exist.

Pollen Viability

This is measured as the percentage of pollen grains produced that are viable.

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