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Studies of Salvia reflexa Hornem.: II. Examination of specialized leaf surface structures
Author(s) -
LOVETT J. V.,
SPEAK M. D.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
weed research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.693
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1365-3180
pISSN - 0043-1737
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3180.1979.tb01551.x
Subject(s) - botany , salvia , scanning electron microscope , biology , chemistry , materials science , composite material
Summary: Scanning electron microscope examination ofadaxial leaf surfaces of Salria reflexa revealed specialized structures from which chemical release was apparently promoted by immersion in water. The significance of ihese slruciures and their contents is discussed in relation to the alletopathic activiiy of this species.