Water deficit disrupts male gametophyte development in \textit{{Quercus} ilex}

Tree species distribution, and hence forest biodiversity, relies on the reproductive capacity of trees, which is currently affected by climate change. Drought-induced pollen sterility could increase as a consequence of more intense and more frequent droughts projected for temperate and Mediterranean regions, and threaten the sexual regeneration of trees in these regions. To evaluate this possibility, we examined the effect of long-term partial rainfall exclusion (À27% precipitation) on male reproductive development in holm oak, Quercus ilex, one of the most important and widespread tree species of the Mediterranean region.

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Title
Water deficit disrupts male gametophyte development in \textit{{Quercus} ilex}
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2018
Secondary Authors
Pfautsch S.
Journal
Plant Biology
Volume
20
Pagination
450–455
Date Published
may
ISSN
14358603
Submitted on 21 October 2021