International Journal of Biology Research

International Journal of Biology Research


International Journal of Biology Research
International Journal of Biology Research
Vol. 2, Issue 2 (2017)

Petiole anatomical characteristics of true mangrove species in Kerala


S Surya, N Hari


Petiole anatomy of 15 mangrove species in Kerala was investigated to identify and determine its systematic significance that may be useful in species identification and classification. Variations in petiole anatomical attributes were obvious that they could be used as systematic evidence to taxonomically delineate these taxa even at species level. The use of petiolar anatomical features in systematic description of mangrove species is maiden and innovative and reported for the first time. Findings in this study have shown some common characters and variations in the petiole anatomical characteristics. Petiole anatomical characteristics observed included petiole outlines, patterns of petiole vascular bundles, presence of sclerenchyma cells, presence of phloem sclerenchyma cells, presence of tanniferous and idioblast cells, presence and types of crystals, presence of lignified parenchyma cells, and presence and types of trichomes. Results showed that petiole anatomical characteristics can be used as additional data in identification and classification of species in the genus.
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S Surya, N Hari. Petiole anatomical characteristics of true mangrove species in Kerala. International Journal of Biology Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 78-81
International Journal of Biology Research