Morphoanatomical analysis of the vegetative organs of a herbaceous species of Mimosa from Emas National Park

• Grant number: 23/12933-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: February 01, 2024
• End date: November 30, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Botany - Plant Morphology
• Principal Investigator: Aline Redondo Martins
• Grantee: Guilherme Matsubara Teruya
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia (FEIS). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Ilha Solteira. Ilha Solteira , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Cerrado, located in the Central of Brazil, is the country's second-largest biome, following the Amazon rainforest. It is characterized by a vast biodiversity of fauna and flora, as well as diverse types of vegetation. Additionally, it is marked by the occurrence of fire as a significant disturbance in shaping its plant specimens. The species found in this biome possess a high medicinal potential and can be used for various types of treatments, such as antimicrobial actions, antidiabetic effects, and assistance in the healing process. The present study aims to analyze the morphological and anatomical characteristics of structural and foliar organs of a species from the Mimosa genus, belonging to the Mimosoideae subfamily. By comparing these characteristics among individuals, the research seeks to comprehend and describe their structures. To conduct this project, anatomical analyses of the underground and aerial parts will be performed using standard anatomy techniques. Histochemical tests will also be conducted to detect classes of substances produced by the species' metabolism, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) will be employed to describe the epicuticular wax and trichomes.