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A rapid and simple procedure to determine stigma receptivity

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 We describe a new method to determine stigma receptivity by using a Peroxtesmo esterase indicator paper liquid (one paper+1 ml water). This technique enables the researcher to check instantly the receptivity of various types of stigmas and to locate the receptive area.

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  1. Institute of Evolution, Haifa University, Haifa 31905, Israel, , , , , , IL

    A. Dafni

  2. EMBRAPA, Centro de Pesquisa Agroflorestal da Amazonia Oriental (cPATU), CP: 48, CEP: 66.95–100, Belem, Para, Brazil, , , , , , BR

    Marcia Motte Maués

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Received: 13 November 1997 / Revision accepted: 16 March 1998

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Dafni, A., Maués, M. A rapid and simple procedure to determine stigma receptivity. Sex Plant Reprod 11, 177–180 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004970050138

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