%A PAN Yue-Zhi GONG Xun LIANG Han-Xing %T Studies on the Formation of Microspores and Development of Male Gametes in Manglietia insignis %0 Journal Article %D 2001 %J Plant Diversity %R %P 1-3 %V 23 %N 01 %U {https://journal.kib.ac.cn/CN/abstract/article_32744.shtml} %8 2001-02-25 %X The formation of micropores, development of male gametes and germination rate of pollen grains in Manglietia insignis (Wall.) Bl. were investigated in this paper. Its anther is 4-sporangiate. The anther wall is composed of 5-6 layers, epidermis, fibrous endothelium, middle layer (1-2 layers) and glandular tapetum (2-3 layers). Cytokinesis at meiosis of microspore mother cells is modified simultaneous, and tetrads are decussate or isobilateral, occasionally linear. Mature pollen grains are 2-celled. In addition, special characteristics in microsporogenesis were discussed. The results of artificial germination of pollen grains showed that the germination rate was 14.7%~25.3%. The process of male gamete formation was not considered as an important factor responsible for the low seeding rate.