This document discusses various physiological factors that can influence pollen germination and fruitfulness in plants. It describes how the rate of pollen tube growth, timing of pollination, nutritional conditions within the plant, and the age and vigor of plants can all impact pollen viability and the development of flowers and fruits. Slow or delayed pollen tube growth, deficiencies or excesses of nutrients like nitrogen, and changes in a plant's growth status from young to mature can all result in reduced fruit set due to issues with pollination or fertilization.