Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Is self-compatibility the main breeding system in borage (Borago officinalis L.)?

  • Original Article
  • Published:
Theoretical and Applied Genetics Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract 

The polygenic postzygotic self-incompatible system reported in borage (Borago officinalis L.) is refuted. The behaviour of pollen tubes after self- and cross-pollination, analysis of the crossability coefficient, seed set after continuous generations of self-pollination and the effects of inbreeding depression in borage were studied. Evidence of self-compatibility was established. The influence of protandry in a self-compatible system is also discussed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Universidad de Zaragoza, Area de Produccion Vegetal, Escuela Universtaria Politecnica, Ctra. Cuarte s/n, 22071 Huesca, Spain e-mail: cmonoti@posta.unizas.es, , , , , , ES

    C. Montaner & E. Floris

  2. Servicio de Investigacion Agraria, G.A., Apartado 727, 50080 Zaragoza, Spain, , , , , , ES

    J. M. Alvarez

Authors
  1. C. Montaner
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. E. Floris
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. J. M. Alvarez
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Additional information

Received: 15 July 1999 / Accepted: 3 November 1999

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Montaner, C., Floris, E. & Alvarez, J. Is self-compatibility the main breeding system in borage (Borago officinalis L.)?. Theor Appl Genet 101, 185–189 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001220051467

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s001220051467

Search

Navigation