Pollen development in Rhododendron in relation to winter dormancy and bloom time.

Microsporogenesis and microgametogenesis of Rhododendron ledebourii (semi-deciduous), Rhododendron luteum (deciduous), and Rhododendron catawbiense (evergreen) were studied by light and electron microscopies in order to determine the stages of pollen development in relation to period of winter dormancy and bloom time throughout an annual growth cycle. Development of generative organs starts in June in R. ledebourii and in July in R.

[Structural and functional reorganization of photosynthetic apparatus in cold adaptation of wheat plants].

The structural and functional characteristics of the photosynthetic apparatus (PSA) and the cold resistance of wheat seedlings were studied during low-temperature adaptation. It has been established that large chloroplasts with thylakoid system of "sun type" forme in the mesophyll cells in the early hours of plants hardening. At the same time the functional reorganization of the PSA in the leaves of wheat occurs: content of pigments changes, stabilization of the pigment-protein complexes is observed, non-photochemical quenching of excess energy increases.

Bud development in corydalis (Corydalis bracteata) requires low temperature: a study of developmental and carbohydrate changes.

Background And Aims: Spring geophytes require a period of low temperature for proper flower development but the mechanism that underlies the relationship between cold treatment and flowering remains unknown. The present study aims to compare the developmental anatomy and carbohydrate content of the tuberous geophyte Corydalis bracteata growing under natural winter conditions from 10 to -10 degrees C (field-grown) and under a mild temperature regime of 18 degrees C (indoor-grown plants).

Methods: Samples were studied under light and electron microscopy.

[Seasonal rhythmics of the leucoplast structure in bulb scales of Scilla sibirica L].

A study was made of seasonal changes in plastids of ground tissue cells of bulb scales in early-spring ephemeroid Scilla sibirica L. In summer, plastids are represented by typical amyloplasts, with their main volume (97.0 +/- 4.