Amyloplasts from cortical root cells of Spiranthoideae (Orchidaceae) |
| |
| Authors: | W. L. Stern H. C. Aldrich Lorraine M. McDowell M. W. Morris A. M. Pridgeon |
| |
| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Botany, University of Florida, 32611-2009 Gainesville, FL, USA;(2) Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida;(3) Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey |
| |
| Abstract: | Summary Cortical root cells of orchids belonging to subfamily Spiranthoideae contain globular organelles which, through chemical tests and examination with both light, scanning, and transmission electron microscopes, appear to be unique in Orchidaceae and unreported in plants in general. It is suggested these are specialized amyloplasts (spiranthosomes) and with other features may serve to characterize the spiranthoid orchid subfamily.Dedicated to Hilton H. Mollenhauer on the occasion of his retirement |
| |
| Keywords: | Amyloplast Cortex Orchidaceae Root Spiranthoideae Spiranthosome |
| 本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录！ |
|
