Leaf epidermal structure of the Allium L. and its taxonomic significance
by Choi H. J., Jang C. G., Ko S. C., Oh B. U. (2004)
In Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy 34: 97-118 – DOI: 10.11110/kjpt.2004.34.2.097 –
by Choi H. J., Jang C. G., Ko S. C., Oh B. U. (2004)
In Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy 34: 97-118 – DOI: 10.11110/kjpt.2004.34.2.097 –
by Aono A., Nagai J. S., Dickel G. da S. M., Marinho R. C., de Oliveira P. E. A. M., Faria F. A. (2019)
Alexandre H. Aono a, James S. Nagai a, Gabriella da S. M. Dickel b, Rafaela C. Marinho b, Paulo E. A. M. de Oliveira b, Fabio A. Faria a,∗
a Instituto de Ciencia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal de Sâo Paulo – UNIFESP 12247-014, Sâo José dos Campos, SP – Brazil
b Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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In doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/538165 –
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/538165v1
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2019/02/01/538165.full.pdf
Abstract
Stomata are morphological structures of plants that have been receiving constant attention. These pores are responsible for the interaction between the internal plant system and the environment, working on different processes such as photosynthesis process and transpiration stream. As evaluated before, understanding the pore mechanism play a key role to explore the evolution and behavior of plants. Although the study of stomata in dicots species of plants have advanced, there is little information about stomata of cereal grasses.
In addition, automated detection of these structures have been presented on the literature, but some gaps are still uncovered. This fact is motivated by high morphological variation of stomata and the presence of noise from the image acquisition step.
Herein, we propose a new methodology of an automatic stomata classification and detection system in microscope images for maize cultivars. In our experiments, we have achieved an approximated accuracy of 97.1% in the identification of stomata regions using classifiers based on deep learning features.
by Zhao X., Zhao M., Xiao J. T., Zhang W. X., Guan D., Wang M. Y., Li J. N., Zhang N. (2003)
Zhao XiuQin; Zhao Ming; Xiao JunTao; Zhang WenXu; Guan DongMing; Wang MeiYun; L.J.n; Zhang Ning,
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In Acta Agronomica Sinica 29(2): 216-221 –
https://eurekamag.com/research/004/328/004328511.php
Abstract
To determine the physiological characteristics of high photosynthetic efficiency among Oryza sativa x O. rufipogon hybrid progenies, the photosynthetic rate, stomatal characteristics, and relationship among photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance and stomatal traits of 2 parents (O. sativa and O. rufipogon), 3 progenies (SHP1 (F2), SHP1-6 (F3), and SHP1-8 (F3)) with high-photosynthetic efficiency, and 3 rice cultivars (E32, NPT, and Azucena) were determined.
Figure 2. The fully hydrated leaf.
The leaf surfaces.
(2a) The abaxial surface print, showing stomata, elongated epidermal cells and short egg-timer shaped cells (arrow) (bar = 50 m). (2b) SEM micrograph of the lower cell surface with a stoma and egg-timer shaped cells (arrows). No epicuticular waxes are visible (bar = 10 m). (2c) The adaxial surface print with leaf sector protrusions, stoma layers, small egg-timer shaped cells (arrow) and irregularly distributed hairs (double arrow) (bar = 100 m). (2d) SEM micrograph of the upper surface covered with epicuticular waxes (bar = 10 m).
by Dalla Vechia F., El Asmar T., Calamassi R., Rascio N., Vazzana C. (1998)
Francesca Dalla Vecchia1, Toufik El Asmar2, Roberto Calamassi3, Nicoletta Rascio1 & Concetta Vazzana2
1 Dipartimento di Biologia, Universita di Padova, Via Trieste 75, I-35121 Padova, Italy;
2 Dipartimento di Agronomia e Produzioni Erbacee, Universita di Firenze, Piazzale delle Cascine 18, I-50144 Firenze, Italy;
3 Dipartimento di Biologia Vegetale, Lab. di Botanica Agraria e Forestale, Universita di Firenze, Piazzale delle Cascine 18, I-50144 Firenze, Italy
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In Plant Growth Regulation 24: 219-228 – DOI: 10.1023/A:1005853527769 –
10.1023_A-1005853527769.pdf –
Abstract
The resurrection species Sporobolus stapfianus Gandoger has been studied by LM, TEM and SEM in order to define the leaf morphology and fine structure and to analyse the cellular changes occurring during the processes of dehydration and rehydration of the plant.
Some characteristics of the fully hydrated leaf and some ultrastructural and physiological events which take place during leaf wilting are discussed in relation to their possible role in plant desiccation-tolerance.
The leaves of S. stapfianus show several characteristics common among xerophytic species. In the resurrection leaf they could play a role in slowing down the drying rate, thus leaving time to activate the mechanisms protecting the cell structures against drought damage.
Actually, the S. stapfianus leaves do not undergo important cellular alterations during dehydration. The chloroplasts, in particular, retain part of their photosynthetic pigments and thylakoid membranes. Upon rewatering leaf recovery is rather fast and the tissue structure and cell organization of the fully hydrated state are already regained after two days.
by Grace O. M., Simmonds M. S. J., Smith G. F., Van Wijk A. E. (2009)
OLWEN M. GRACE, 1,2, MONIQUE S. J. SIMMONDS, 1, GIDEON F. SMITH, 2,3, ABRAHAM E. VAN WYK, 2
1 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK
2 Department of Plant Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
3 South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag 101, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
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In Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 160(4): 418-428 – https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8339.2009.00982.x –
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1095-8339.2009.00982.x
Abstract
Leaf surface morphology was analysed in 32 species representing the maculate species complex (the poorly resolved section Pictae) in the genus Aloe (Xanthorrhoeaceae).
Few comparative morphological data are available for the complex. Leaf surface and stomatal characters observed by scanning electron microscopy show taxonomically significant interspecific variation.
Most species are characterized by irregularly outlined, four‐ to six‐sided epidermal cells, the periclinal walls of which are flat and embellished with micropapillae and the anticlinal walls of which are indicated by channels on the leaf surface.
The outer stomatal pore is typically sunken or plane and surrounded by four lobes on the leaf surface that may overarch the epistomatal chamber.
The guard cells have distinct outer and inner stomatal ledges.
Two geographical groups, comprising southern and east African species, are distinguishable by their leaf surface morphology. These characters are diagnostic in A. ellenbeckii, A. prinslooi and A. suffulta and support changes in the delimitation of A. greatheadii, A. macrocarpa and A. swynnertonii.
by Fahn A. (2008)
Abraham Fahn,
Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
In Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 55(357): 158–184 – https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8339.1954.tb00009.x –
https://academic.oup.com/botlinnean/article-abstract/55/357/158/2882989?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Abstract
The anatomical structure of different plant organs of nearly all the species of the eight genera of the Xanthorrhoeaceae has been described.
The xylem elements of representative species of all the genera have been investigated in macerated material. True vessels have been found in the roots of all the genera, and in the leaves of Xanthorrhoea and Acantho-carpus. No tracheal elements except tracheids have been seen in the leaves of the other genera, or in the stems or rhizomes of all the genera. When these data are compared with those established by Cheadle (1942) for other families of the monocotyledons, it will be seen that the Xanthorrhoeaceae most closely resemble the Agavaceae.
Amphivasal vascular bundles occur in the stems and/or rhizomes of all the genera except Kingia where the xylem in all the bundles is U-shaped in transverse section. The stem structure of Xanthorrhoea provides evidence that the amphivasal type structure has arisen by the fusion of pairs of bundles with U-shaped xylem.
The leaves of all the genera have a xeromorphic anatomical structure. Special arrangements and structures, which prevent excessive evaporation occur in the stomatal regions in Xanthorrhoea, Kingia and Baxteria.
A special type of palisade cell with annular contractions, and/or with papillose projections, occurs in Kingia, Calectasia, Lomandra and to a lesser extent in Dasypogon, and traces of this type of structure are also to be seen in the other genera of the family.
by Guan Z.-J., Zhang S.-B., Guan K.-Y., Li S.-Y., Hu H. (2011)
Zhi-Jie Guan, Kunming University of Science and Technology (Kunming, China)
Shi-Bao Zhang, Sohu, Beijing (China)
Kai-Yun Guan, Kunming University of Science and Technology (Kunming, China)
Shu-Yun Li, Kunming University of Science and Technology (Kunming, China)
Hong Hu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing (China)
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Journal of Plant Research 124(2): 289-98 – DOI: 10.1007/s10265-010-0372-z –
Abstract
Paphiopedilum and Cypripedium are closely related in phylogeny, but have contrasting leaf traits and habitats. To understand the divergence in leaf traits of Paphiopedilum and Cypripedium and their adaptive significance, we analyzed the leaf anatomical structures, leaf dry mass per area (LMA), leaf lifespan (LL), leaf nitrogen concentration (N mass), leaf phosphorus concentration (P mass), mass-based light-saturated photosynthetic rate (A mass), water use efficiency (WUE), photosynthetic nitrogen use efficiency (PNUE) and leaf construction cost (CC) for six species.
Compared with Cypripedium, Paphiopedilum was characterized by drought tolerance derived from its leaf anatomical structures, including fleshy leaves, thick surface cuticles, huge adaxial epidermis cells, lower total stoma area, and sunken stomata.
The special leaf structures of Paphiopedilum were accompanied by longer LL; higher LMA, WUE, and CC; and lower N mass, P mass, A mass, and PNUE compared with Cypripedium. Leaf traits in Paphiopedilum helped it adapt to arid and nutrient-poor karst habitats.
However, the leaf traits of Cypripedium reflect adaptations to an environment characterized by rich soil, abundant soil water, and significant seasonal fluctuations in temperature and precipitation.
The present results contribute to our understanding of the divergent adaptation of leaf traits in slipper orchids, which is beneficial for the conservation of endangered orchids
by Gufrrin A., Indrawati, Ningsih R., Suratman M. N., Isa N. N. M., Poulsen A. D. (xxxx)
Amlin Gufrin, 1,2*, Indrawati; 2, Rita Ningsih, 2, Mohd Nazip Suratman, 1, Nurun Nadhirah Md Isa, 3, and4 Axel Dalberg Poulsen
1 Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia –
2 Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Sciences, Haluoleo University, Kendari 93117, Indonesia –
3 Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 26400 Jengka Pahang, Malaysia –
4 Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, PO Box 1172, Blindern, No-0318 Oslo, Norway
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Abstract
The documentation of flora in Sulawesi is far from complete. The general lack collection is confounded on Zingiberaceae. Besides, the enigmatic of the Amomum melichroaand Alpinia melichroafrom Sulawesi is still under discussion. Studies onleaf anatomy and pollen have solved many problems in plant taxonomy. In thisresearch, the characteristics of leaf anatomy and pollen were studied to correct thetaxonomy of plants. The procedure for leaf anatomy analysis was in accordance to themethod suggested by Johansen (1940) modified, whereas the pollen analysis was performed according to the chlorination method as suggested by Erdman (1952; 1954).From the study, eight species of ginger collected are found belong to be the family of Zingiberaceae namely Alpinia galanga, Alpinia melichroa, Alpinia monoplora, Alpiniasp., Etlingerasp.1, Etlingerasp.2, Amomum testaseum, andCurcuma domestica. The leaf anatomy such as stomata index, stomata density, and stomatalength are varies between all species. However, pollen unit, shape, and size areseemed to be uniform in all species. Meanwhile, the combination between pollensymmetry, structure, e xineornamentation,exinethickness and Apertureappeared to be different among species and thus can be used as specific characters for the species.An interesting result was found on pollen of A. melichroathat is different from other species within the same genus, which prompts question about botanical status of A.melichroaby Schumann. From the study it is concluded that the leaf anatomy and pollen data can be used as keys for identification of ginger at species level
Stomata
From the observation, all type of stomata for both leaves surfaces are identified asParacytic, in which one or more of the subsidiary cells that flank the stoma are parallel with the long axis of the guard cells. As can be seen (Table 1 and Figs 1-8) the shape of cell epidermis is dominantly elongated-hexagonal for bothadaxial andabaxial epidermis, except A. galangaandC. domesticais polygonal onadaxial suface.The stomata index for all species is different for every leaf sample in each species.The greatest stomata index value for adaxial epidermis was found in Etlingerasp.1(1.636), and the lowest in A. Monoplora(0.149). For theabaxial epidermis greatestwas found in Etlingerasp.1 (8.58), and the lowest inC. domestica(4.213). Thehighest density of stomata onadaxial epidermis is Alpiniasp (102.74), and the lowestis Etlingerasp.2 (7.52), whereas the highest density of stomata for abaxial epidermisis Etlingerasp.1 (862.1), and the lowest isC. domestica(80.98). The result from theobservation the length of stomata found that the largest stomata for adaxial epidermisisC. domestica(30. 24) and smallest is A. monoplora(17.14), whereas the largest for theabaxial epidermis isC. domestica(33.04) and the smallest is Etlingerasp.1 (13.6).Trichomes on leaves surface in this study was only found asadaxial type in species A.monoplora
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