Intrafloral pollen differentiation in the new world lecythidaceae, subfamily lecythidoideae.
Floral biology, pollen germination, and scanning electron microscopy studies have indicated different types of pollen within the same flower in at least two species of New World Lecythidaceae, subfamily Lecythidoideae. Two types of pollen are produced in different parts of the androecium and serve different functions. One type attracts pollinators by providing a reward, and the other functions in fertilization. The former type has lost its ability to germinate, at least under in vitro conditions.
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