Anatomical observations, using light and fluorescence microscopy, were made on leaves of Isoetes duriei to verify the presence of casparian bands around the intrastelar canals. This peculiar anatomical feature, previously reported for some Isoetes species, is confirmed. The possible role of this endodermis-like structure, in the transport of water due to root pressure or in the accumulation of certain metabolites, is discussed in relation to the ecological and anatomical features of the species.
Romeo, D., Troia, A., Burgarella, C., Bellini, E. (2000). Casparian strips in the leaf intrastelar canals of Isoetes duriei Bory, a Mediterranean terrestrial species. ANNALS OF BOTANY, 86(5), 1051-1054 [10.1006/anbo.2000.1273].
Casparian strips in the leaf intrastelar canals of Isoetes duriei Bory, a Mediterranean terrestrial species
TROIA, Angelo;
2000-01-01
Abstract
Anatomical observations, using light and fluorescence microscopy, were made on leaves of Isoetes duriei to verify the presence of casparian bands around the intrastelar canals. This peculiar anatomical feature, previously reported for some Isoetes species, is confirmed. The possible role of this endodermis-like structure, in the transport of water due to root pressure or in the accumulation of certain metabolites, is discussed in relation to the ecological and anatomical features of the species.
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