Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

What is self-incompatibility called when the genes are expressed in the style?

Correct answer A. Stylar SI

Explanation

In stylar self-incompatibility, S-gene products in the style recognise and stop pollen tubes carrying the same S-allele as they grow, preventing self-fertilisation.

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