The formation of intercellular spaces in the cotyledons of developing and germinating pea seeds |
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Authors: | C. Kollöffel P. W. T. Linssen |
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Affiliation: | (1) Botanical Laboratory, State University of Utrecht, Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Summary Electron microscopic observations have shown that the intercellular spaces in the storage parenchyma of the cotyledons of pea (Pisum sativum L.) seeds arise schizogenously. The wall segments adjoining future intercellular spaces display a triple zonation and contain regions with electron-dense material. Space formation starts at the central point of contact between several cells and spreads then further up to the electron-dense, intra-wall structures. As a result of this the electron-dense material is found again in the corners of intercellular spaces. It is proposed that the intra-wall structures may have an important function in limiting the schizogenous process. The localization of the intercellular spaces is thus predetermined. The amount of electron-dense material in their corners increases considerably during further development of the embryo. During germination wall segments between two intercellular spaces diverge resulting in a fusion of several spaces. |
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Keywords: | Development Intercellular spaces Parenchyma Pisum sativum L. seeds |
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