Pollination of Papaws

Authors

P. Allan, University of Natal

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Farming in S.A.

Publication Date

2-1-1963

First Page

1

Last Page

3

Abstract

In plants like the papaw (Garica papaya) where male and female flowers are borne on separate trees, some agent is required to transfer pollen from male to female flowers so that pollination and fertilization, which are essential for fruit, will take place. With papaws an effective pollinating agent is extremely important since one fruit may contain over a thousand seeds. Thus, well over a thousand pollen grains must be deposited on the stigma of each female flower while it is in a receptive condition.

Recommended Citation

Allan, P., "Pollination of Papaws" (1963). A. Paper 141.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_a/141