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Pollen-Pistil Communication Lab

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Explore the fascinating molecular dialogue between pollen and pistil. Visualize how plants recognize compatible pollen, understand outbreeding devices, and trace the journey of pollen tubes through the style.

30 min
Duration
3
Missions
12
Problems
180
XP

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📖 Your Story

You are a junior researcher at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) investigating why certain cross-pollination attempts fail. The lab specializes in understanding pollen-pistil compatibility mechanisms.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand various outbreeding devices that prevent self-pollination
  • Explain the molecular basis of pollen-pistil recognition
  • Describe the pathway of pollen tube growth from stigma to synergid
  • Differentiate between compatible and incompatible pollen responses

How to Play

1Observe the animated pollen-pistil interaction sequences
2Identify different outbreeding devices in various plant species
3Trace the pollen tube growth pathway from stigma to embryo sac
4Analyze compatibility responses for different pollen types

3 Missions Await

1

Outbreeding Devices Investigation

4 problems · 40 XP

2

Pollen Recognition Mechanisms

4 problems · 60 XP

3

Pollen Tube Journey

4 problems · 80 XP