Stomata in Sibbaldia (Rosaceae)

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Sibbaldia procumbens

S.E.M structure distribution and taxonomic significance of foliar stomata in Sibbaldia L. species (Rosaceae).

by Tahir S. S., Tahir M. M. R. (2009)

University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh Pakista

Syeda Saleha Tahir

Muhammad Tahir M. Rajput

in Pakistan Journal of Botany: Vol. 41,5,2137-2143. –

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286884629_SEM_structure_distribution_and_taxonomic_significance_of_Foliar_Stomata_in_Sibbaldia_L_species_Rosaceae

Abstract
The S.E.M. structure, distribution and taxonomic significance of foliar stomata in the species of the genus Sibbaldia L. (Rosaceae) has been examined with Scanning Electron Microscope.
Stomata are mostly anomocytic type, usually present on both surface of the leaves.
Differences in shape, size, distribution and the orientation of stomata have been observed. Except in 2 species, subsiding cells are mostly covered with non-oriental wax.
Both elevated and sunken stomata with elongated to circular stomatal apparatus are found.

Published by

Willem Van Cotthem

Honorary Professor of Botany, University of Ghent (Belgium). Scientific Consultant for Desertification and Sustainable Development.

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