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Description: Flowering quince The convoluted surface of Chaenomeles sp. pollen may speed up moisture absorption when the grain lands on a target bloom. "Quick hydration means faster formation of the pollen tube," says Swiss photographer Martin Oeggerli, a postdoctoral fellow at University Hospital Basel. "That's important for fertilization." Picture Stats: Views: 941 Filesize: 99.14kB Height: 499 Width: 714 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=12322 Keywords: Flowering quince |