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| Author(s): |
Nardi, Kaire de Oliveira
;
Oriani, Aline
;
Scatena, Vera Lucia
Total Authors: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Rev. bras. Bot.; v. 39, n. 2, p. 7-pg., 2016-06-01. |
| Abstract | |
The seed micromorphology was studied in eight species of Xyris (Xyridaceae) with taxonomic purposes. The results show that the presence of longitudinal endotegmic ridges in the seed coat is a pattern for the genus and that the shape of these ridges differentiates among the species. The following characteristics are also useful to identify the species: shape and size of the seed, number of cell rows between the ridges, and the striation pattern of the seed coat. Based on these characteristics, a standard terminology is proposed to describe the seed coat in species of the genus. An identification key for the studied species is also provided. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 11/11536-3 - Comparative embryology of xyrids (Poales-Monocotyledons) |
| Grantee: | Aline Oriani |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |