AI Article Synopsis
- Pollen tube guidance is a system where female cells in the pistil direct the growth of the pollen tube toward the ovule.
- Recent research has pinpointed specific genes and molecules that play a role in this guidance process, particularly in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.
- The article emphasizes the importance of attractant molecules and their receptors in navigating pollen tube growth, summarizing advancements across different plant species.
Article Abstract
Pollen tube guidance is the mechanism whereby the direction of pollen tube growth is controlled by female cells of the pistil. Some key genes and molecules have recently been identified as being involved in pollen tube guidance. In this review article, we discuss the molecular basis of pollen tube guidance, especially in Arabidopsis thaliana, by summarizing recent progress in various plant species. Attractant molecules and receptors for gametophytic pollen tube guidance are the focus of this article.
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