Gonadotrophic Hormones in Pollen Grains of the Date Palm

Abstract

1—Gonadotropine hormones have been identified to be present in pollen grains powder of date palm including both FSH and LH. 2—The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is present in pollen in approximate concentration of 100 I.U./10 grams pollen and the luteinising hormone (LH) about 3–4 I.U./10 grams pollen. 3—These findings confirm the use of pollen grain of the palm by the Bedwins for treating sterility. © 1960, Walter de Gruyter. All rights reserved.