Open AccessEmbryology ofScleria foliosa (Cyperaceae)
Author(s) -
B. H. M. Nijalingappa
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
plant systematics and evolution
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1615-6110
pISSN - 0378-2697
DOI - 10.1007/bf00989429
Subject(s) - biology , embryology , endosperm , botany , taxon , moss , cyperaceae , haustorium , taxonomy (biology) , evolutionary biology , ecology , poaceae , anatomy , host (biology)
The embryology of Scleria foliosaA. Rich. is described and several features have been recorded for the first time in the family. The endosperm having both micropylar and chalazal haustoria and embryo with characteristic cotyledon bearing papillate outgrowths are unique features noted in this taxon. The epicotylary and cotyledonary sectors are adjacently placed and occupy a terminal position on the embryonic axis. Taxonomic implications of the embryological findings with particular reference to the problem of circumscription of Scleria are discussed. © 1986 Springer-Verlag
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