Images Dated 8th October 2001

Periwinkle flower pollination, SEM

Periwinkle flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a grain of pollen (lower left) on the stigma of a periwinkle flower (family Apocynaceae). The pollen grain, which contains male genetic material, has become trapped by the stigma's papillae (hair-like structures, pink). The stigma is part of the female reproductive structure (pistil), which is formed from one or more carpels. Each carpel consists of a stigma, a style and an ovary (not seen). If the female sex cells (ovules) in the ovary become fertilised by the pollen's genetic material, the carpel may ripen to produce a fruit containing seeds. Magnification: x70 at 6x7cm size

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British Touring Car Championship: The Vauxhall team, with drivers Yvan Muller, Jason Plato, Phil Bennett, and James Thompson display the impressive

The Vauxhall team, with drivers (L to R) Yvan Muller (FRA), Jason Plato (GBR), Phil Bennett (GBR), and James Thompson (GBR) display the impressive trophy collection they have amassed in a dominant season.
British Touring Car Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 7 October 2001.
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British Touring Car Championship: Anthony Reid, centre, celebrates MGs maiden win. Jason Plato, right, was second and took the 2001 BTCC title

Anthony Reid (GBR), centre, celebrates MG's maiden win. Jason Plato (GBR), right, was second and took the 2001 BTCC title, and Yvan Muller (FRA), left, was third.
British Touring Car Championship, Brands Hatch, England. 7 October 2001.
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