Cytological and anatomical observations on the awn and lemma of wheat ( Triticum aestivum L. cv. Ofanto)

Authors: Ponzi, R.; Pizzolongo, G.

Source: Plant Biosystems, Volume 139, Number 3, Number 3/November 2005 , pp. 345-348(4)

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Abstract:

The anatomy and cytology of the awn and lemma of Triticum aestivum cv. Ofanto was studied. Transverse sections of awns showed five vascular bundles, elongated and branched chlorenchyma cells containing protein bodies are lacking in starch; therefore sugars are supposed rapidly translocated. Starch is abundant in the spike. Phytoliths are present.

Keywords: Anatomy; Awn; Lemma; Triticum

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11263500500161714

Affiliations: 1: Sezione Botanica, Dipartimento di Arboricoltura, Botanica e Patologia vegetale, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, Portici (Napoli), Italy

Publication date: 2005-11-01