CORRELATION BETWEEN ANTHER NUMBER, POLLEN PRODUCTION AND POLLINATION EFFICIENCY

This project aims to determine the relation between the number of anthers per flower, pollen production per anther and pollen production in a given flower of the species. By analyzing these parameters, the impact of pollination efficiency can be determined. Through careful data collection, observations and analysis, it is concluded that an increased number of anthers causes increased pollen production, thereby causing better pollen dispersion and higher fertilization possibility. Furthermore, increase in anthers decreases the stress on anthers thereby causing an increased quality of the pollen grains. This can be used to perform genetic modifications on specific plants to increase pollen producing efficiency and number. The findings of this research will allow better understanding of reproductive strategies used by specific plants and provide insights on their conservation.