Article
Influence of long-term nutrient deficiency on pollen and anther morphological traits in rye.
Journal of experimental botany - 17 Mar 2026
Waesch Christina, Gaede Noah, Wulff Melanie, Ferhat Izdihar, Nagel Manuela, Dunker Susanne, Dreissig Steven
Abstract excerpt
Understanding how environmental factors shape male reproductive traits is crucial for plant breeding and evolutionary biology. Here, we investigated the impact of soil nutrient availability on male reproductive traits in the wind-pollinated grass Secale cereale, leveraging the long-term 'Eternal Rye' monoculture field trial established in 1878. We analysed 552 rye individuals of a population variety and 736 rye...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
