Systematic value of foliar anatomical features in Polygonum L. species, family Polygonaceae from Pakistan. | [International Journal of Agriculture and Biology • 2009]

Author(s):

1. Ghazalah Yasmin: Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Mir Ajab Khan: Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Nighat Shaheen: Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Qasim Hayat: Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Zahidullah: Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Shakira Munsif: Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

A study of foliar epidermis in thirteen species of Polygonumwas performed. The study revealed some distinctive anatomical features such as epidermal cells outline, single or mixed type of stomata on the single leaf surface and presence or absence of trichomes adaxially and abaxially. The shape of epidermal cells was variable; stomata w ere constant in most of the species and one-three celled glandular peltate trichomes were examined in few species, while non-glandular trichomes were totally absent. Although the analyzed epidermal characters have systematic value, they are to likely be stable at specific level.

Page(s): 731-736

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Published: Journal: International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Volume: 11, Issue: 6, Year: 2009

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