Table 2.
ANOVA of the effect of time and tree-to-tree difference on anthesis, the effect of time and concentration of the solution on pollen germination, the effect of crown layers on (production of inflorescence, number of flowers, fruit set per inflorescence, and reproductive success), and the effect of pollination treatment on fruit set.
| Measured Variable | Independent Factor | df | F-Value | p-Value (p < 0.05) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower opening | 1. Sample trees | 2 | 3.260 NS | 0.81274 |
| 2. Time | 5 | 968.550 * | 0.00001 | |
| Pollen germination (perfect flower) |
Time | 5 | 48.740 * | 0.00001 |
| Concentration of solution | 2 | 18.108 * | 0.00047 | |
| Pollen germination (staminate flower) |
Time | 5 | 67.847 ** | 0.00001 |
| Concentration of solution | 2 | 31.130 ** | 0.00005 | |
| Production of inflorescence | Crown layers | 2 | 1.323 NS | 0.33405 |
| Number of flowers | Crown layers | 2 | 1.272 NS | 0.34618 |
| Fruit set/inflorescence | Crown layers | 2 | 12.239 * | 0.00763 |
| Reproductive success | Crown layers | 2 | 14.238 * | 0.00527 |
| Fruit set | Pollination treatments | 3 | 13.833 * | 0.01566 |
** Significance at p < 0.01, * Significance at p < 0.05, NS = non-significant.