CP23324Developmental patterns of flowers and pods and the effect on seed number in French serradella (Ornithopus sativus) and yellow serradella (Ornithopus compressus) cultivars
To ensure the continued existence of annual legume species in temperate regions, it is essential to understand the factors contributing to successful seed production; for instance, certain cultivars of French and yellow serradella occasionally flower at suboptimal times, potentially leading to reduced seed production. This study uncovered differences in how these cultivars produce flowers, pods and seeds. Some showed the ability to adapt to early flower loss, suggesting that selective breeding could improve seed yield resilience.
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