title: Anther and pollen development: A conserved developmental pathway.
abstract: Pollen development is a critical step in plant development that is needed for successful breeding and seed formation. Manipulation of male fertility has proved a useful trait for hybrid breeding and increased crop yield. However, although there is a good understanding developing of the molecular mechanisms of anther and pollen anther development in model species, such as Arabidopsis and rice, little is known about the equivalent processes in important crops. Nevertheless the onset of increased genomic information and genetic tools is facilitating translation of information from the models to crops, such as barley and wheat; this will enable increased understanding and manipulation of these pathways for agricultural improvement.
authors: School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, UK.
authors: José Fernández
authors: JF
authors: Gómez
authors: School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, UK.
authors: Behzad
authors: B
authors: Talle
authors: School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, UK.
authors: Zoe A
authors: ZA
authors: Wilson
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D063245:Plant Development / Q000235:genetics*; D011058:Pollen / Q000254:growth & development*; D026801:Synteny
keywords: Anther; Arabdiopsis; cereals; comparative biology; pollen