REPRODUCTIVE-BIOLOGY OF AUSTRALIAN MYRTACEAE

The diverse floral structures of Australian Myrtaceae are discussed in relation to pollination biology, breeding systems, and ecological and evolutionary relationships. Although the reproductive biology of Euca lyptus has been studied widely, little is known about many of the othe r genera. The review concludes that additional work is needed on aspec ts of flower structure, pollination biota, late acting self-incompatib ility, secondary pollen presentation and reproductive success.