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C34 - Variability of anther timing and dehiscence in Physalis: Implications for reproductive success
When plants face stress, they must choose whether to allocate their energy to reproduction, defense, or growth, and this may be influenced by multiple stressors (e.g. herbivory and drought).
C34 - Variability of anther timing and dehiscence in Physalis: Implications for reproductive success
Mentor: Diedra Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Background
When plants face stress, they must choose whether to allocate their energy to reproduction, defense, or growth, and this may be influenced by multiple stressors (e.g. herbivory and drought).
Floral traits
The timing of pollen release from anthers has been seen to influence pollination efficiency as flowers release pollen in stages (Ren and Bu 2014; Dellinger et al. 2021).
The role of male floral structures in reproductive success is understudied, and it is unclear whether plants can shift their pollen release in response to stress.