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| Author(s): |
Elisabeth Emilia Augusta Dantas Tölke
[1]
;
Ana Paula Stechhahn Lacchia
[2]
;
Diego Demarco
[3]
;
Sandra Maria Carmello-Guerreiro
[4]
Total Authors: 4
|
| Affiliation: | [1] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Biologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Vegetal, Departamento de Biologia Vegetal - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Departamento de Biologia - Brasil
[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto de Biociências. Departamento de Botânica - Brasil
[4] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Biologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Vegetal, Departamento de Biologia Vegetal - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 4
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Acta Botanica Brasilica; v. 31, n. 3, p. 319-329, 2016-11-10. |
| Abstract | |
ABSTRACT Most species of Anacardiaceae have drupes containing secretory structures.. The substances produced by these structures may have importance to industry and folk medicine, and may even cause allergenic effects. This work describes the ontogeny of pericarp of Tapirira guianensis with an emphasis on the secretory structures present at different stages of development. Ovary and fruits in various stages of development were collected, fixed and processed for studies using light and scanning electron microscopy according to conventional techniques. Histochemical tests were employed to identify the major metabolites present in the tissues. The fruit is a drupe formed by exocarp, mesocarp containing secretory ducts and idioblasts, and endocarp with some lignified layers. Fruit growth occurs through the division and elongation of cells. The secretory ducts produce mainly phenols and lipids and are active during all stages of development. The secreted substances protect the fruit against pathogens and predators. In ripe fruits the cells of the mesocarp accumulate starch. This study is the first report of the presence of a secretory endocarp in young fruits of a species of Anacardiaceae. The substances produced by the endocarp in early developmental stages may play an important role in seed dispersal and germination. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 14/18002-2 - Sapindales: phylogeny and diversification in the Neotropical Region |
| Grantee: | José Rubens Pirani |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 11/02293-0 - Tapirira guianensis Aubl. (Anacardiaceae): an investigation about the secretions produced in flower and fruit |
| Grantee: | Elisabeth Emília Augusta Dantas Tölke |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |
| FAPESP's process: | 03/13556-5 - Secretory structure in vegetative and reproductive organs of species of Anacardiaceae in the Cerrado of the State of São Paulo: anatomy, histochemistry and ultrastructure |
| Grantee: | Ana Paula Stechhahn Lacchia |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct) |
| FAPESP's process: | 00/12469-3 - Morphological, anatomical, histochemical, and ultrastructural studies of cerrado plants (sensu lato) of São Paulo State |
| Grantee: | Silvia Rodrigues Machado |
| Support Opportunities: | BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants |