"Plants' Selective Mating and Repellent Strategies"
Scientists from Nagoya University have used a specialized microscopic technique to observe the internal reproduction process of the Arabidopsis plant, revealing how female flowers selectively attract and repel male counterparts. Their findings, published in EMBO Reports, show that a signal from maternal tissue guides pollen tubes to ovules, while a repulsion signal prevents multiple fertilizations. This research could enhance seed production and agricultural breeding practices.