Review of pollen–pistil interactions and their relevance to the reproductive biology of <i>Acacia</i>

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.