The foliar micromorphology of Solanum pseudocapsicum |
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Authors: | Adamu Aliyu Aliero Donald S Grierson Anthony J Afolayan |
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Institution: | Department of Botany, University of Fort Hare, Alice, 5700, South Africa |
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Abstract: | Foliar micromorphology of Solanum pseudocapsicum was investigated by electron microscopical examination. The leaves are characterized by anisocytic stomata which are more abundant on the abaxial surfaces. The leaves have short multicellular glandular trichomes sparsely distributed over the entire leaf surfaces. Crystal deposits were also observed on the surfaces above the stomata. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy-SEM showed that Al, K, Na and Si were the major constituents of the crystals analyzed. The presence of glandular trichomes in this plant could be the source of poisonous compounds that are characteristic of this species. |
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Keywords: | Solanum pseudocapsicum Micromorphology Stomata distribution Glandular trichome Leaf crystals |
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