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Table 1 Floral characters of M. sativa

From: Pollen limitation and resource limitation affect the reproductive success of Medicago sativa L.

Floral characters

Observation

Flowering period

From May to July

Anthesis begins

07:30–08:00

Flowers completely open

08:30–10:00

Pollen release

08:00–14:00

Number of pollens/flower

3821.6 ± 327

Pollen ovule ratio (P/O)

296.3 ± 38.79

Flowers completely close

18:00–19:00