A seasonal strategy for pollen tube growth and ovule development to overcome winter in Japanese stone oak (Lithocarpus edulis)
Abstract Delayed fertilization is commonly observed in many acorn-producing Fagaceae trees, yet its underlying mechanisms and adaptive significance remain poorly understood. In recent years, a new hypothesis has been proposed suggesting that the nearly year-long delay in fertilization is driven by a...
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Nature Portfolio
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00529-x |
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