Stomata in Fabaceae

 

Studies on the structural variation and distribution of stomata in some Nigerian legumes

by Gill L. S., Olabanji G. O., Husaini S. W. H. (1982)

in Willdenowia 12: 87-94. –

https://www.jstor.org/stable/3996074?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

http://eurekamag.com/research/001/257/001257894.php

Abstract

Stomatal types, size and their distribution are presented for 74 spp. (24 Caesalpinioideae, 10 Mimosoideae and 40 Papilionoideae) of the Nigerian legumes.

Diacytic type was by far the most common. The majority of the tree spp. studied were hypostomatous; the amphistomatous type was more prevalent in non-woody taxa.

Stomatal diversity was greater in the members of the subfamilies Caesalpinioideae and Papilionoideae than in Mimosoideae.

There is no relationship between stomata size and growth habit.