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Periwinkle flower pollination, SEM

Periwinkle flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a grain of pollen (lower left) on the stigma of a periwinkle flower (family Apocynaceae). The pollen grain, which contains male genetic material, has become trapped by the stigmas papillae (hair-like structures, pink). The stigma is part of the female reproductive structure (pistil), which is formed from one or more carpels. Each carpel consists of a stigma, a style and an ovary (not seen). If the female sex cells (ovules) in the ovary become fertilised by the pollens genetic material, the carpel may ripen to produce a fruit containing seeds. Magnification: x70 at 6x7cm size

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Carpel Papilla Papillae Periwinkle Pistil Pollen Grain Pollination Re Production Reproductive Stigma Apocynaceae


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This print captures the intricate process of periwinkle flower pollination. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we witness a grain of pollen, containing male genetic material, delicately resting on the stigma of a periwinkle flower from the Apocynaceae family. The stigmas papillae, which are hair-like structures in a vibrant pink hue, have entrapped the pollen grain. The stigma serves as an essential part of the pistil, which is the female reproductive structure formed by one or more carpels. Each carpel consists of a stigma, style, and ovary (not visible in this image). If fertilization occurs between the female sex cells (ovules) within the ovary and the pollens genetic material, it may result in fruit formation with seeds. Magnified at x70 and printed at 6x7cm size, this SEM provides us with an up-close view into nature's remarkable mechanisms. It showcases how plants ensure their survival through reproduction and highlights their complex beauty that often goes unnoticed by our naked eyes. This stunning photograph not only celebrates botany but also emphasizes the importance of understanding plant biology for ecological balance and conservation efforts. Science Photo Library has once again captured nature's wonders with precision and artistry in this extraordinary image.

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