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Pollen Tube

Description:

A pollen tube is a slender, tubular structure that forms in the female reproductive organ of a flower, called the pistil. The pollen tube facilitates the transportation of male gametes (pollen grains) to the ovary, where fertilization takes place.

Sample Sentences:

1. The pollen tube grows rapidly towards the ovary, ensuring the successful delivery of pollen.

2. The elongation of the pollen tube is an essential step in the pollination process.

3. Scientists study the growth patterns of pollen tubes to uncover the mechanisms behind successful fertilization.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on Pollen Tube Growth in Plants
• Pollen Tube Biology
• Fertilization in Flowers