Review of pollen–pistil interactions and their relevance to the reproductive biology of Acacia

Abstract

Some of the published work on the reproductive biology of acacias is reviewed. The material selected refers to a few members of each of the three subgenera: Acacia, Aculieferum and Phyllodineae. Particular reference is made to anatomy, floral development and pollen–stigma interactions. Factors relevant to reproduction, including pollinators, self-incompatibility and fruit set are discussed.