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Zinc (Zn) is crucial for lentil reproduction, impacting pollen viability and seed set. Supplementing Zn at flowering can partially mitigate deficiency effects on fertility.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Plant Physiology
  • Nutrient Management

Background:

  • Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plant growth and development.
  • Reproductive processes in plants, including flowering and seed production, are sensitive to nutrient availability.
  • Understanding Zn's role in crop reproduction is vital for optimizing yield and quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of zinc (Zn) in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik. cv. DPL 15) reproduction.
  • To determine if Zn supplementation at the reproductive phase can meet the plant's Zn requirements.
  • To elucidate the specific effects of Zn deficiency on pollen morphology, function, and fertilization.

Main Methods:

  • Controlled experiments with varying Zn supply levels (low vs. sufficient).
  • Morphological analysis of anthers and pollen grains using light microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
  • In vitro pollen germination and pollen tube growth assays.
  • Enzyme activity assays (acid phosphatase, peroxidase, esterase) and histochemical localization.
  • Assessment of seed setting, viability, and yield.

Main Results:

  • Low Zn supply reduced anther size, pollen production, size, and viability.
  • Zn deficiency altered pollen exine structure, inhibited in vitro germination (>50%), and retarded pollen tube growth.
  • Impaired pollen-pistil interaction due to intact stigma cuticle in Zn-deficient plants.
  • Zn deficiency increased acid phosphatase and peroxidase activity while suppressing esterase in pollen and stigma.
  • Reduced seed setting and viability, with effects partially mitigated by Zn supplementation at flowering.

Conclusions:

  • Zinc is critical for pollen structure, function, and fertilization in lentils.
  • Zn deficiency severely impacts reproductive success, affecting pollen viability and seed development.
  • Supplementing Zn at the onset of the reproductive phase can partially alleviate deficiency symptoms and improve fertility.
  • Further research into precise Zn requirements during lentil reproductive stages is warranted.