John R. Jordan (jordan at biology.utah.edu) wrote:
: Dear Network, can anyone direct me to reviews or papers, ideas or facts
: concerning the requirements for seed development in a silique? Is the
: double fertilization of both the egg and the secondary endosperm an
: absolute requirement. Is pollen tube penetration sufficient or even
: necessary? In other word, absent a completely normal embryo or egg sac,
: what are the minimal inductive events required for seed development and
: maturation?
: Thank you in advance, Cheers, John R. Jordan.
Are you talking about species in the Brassica genus?
Bill