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jeffreyp · 11-27-2010, 06:47 AM

asacom,

I think as with basjoo, if the fruits are not pollinated they will not develop properly. Why is this? Perhaps when pollination occurs this sets in motion growth factors within the fruit itself to produce conditions (plump fruit) suitable for the fertilized embryos (seeds).

Jeff

11-27-2010, 06:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
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