The osmophore of Cyphomandra (Solanaceae): a scanning electron microscope study

Authors

  • Andrea A. Cocucci Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal. Casilla de Correo 495, (5000) Córdoba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2014.341-4.395

Abstract

The anther osmophores of Cyphomandra diploconos Sendtner and C. hatwegii (Miers) Dunal revealed anatomical features related to the mode of secretion when studied with SEM and thin sections for OM. In both species a blister-like subcuticular space is formed on the cell summit. Volatiles are apparently released by spontaneous (and active?) rupture of the cuticle. An account on the osmophore features of Cyphomandra is presented.

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Published

31-12-2011

How to Cite

Cocucci, A. A. (2011). The osmophore of Cyphomandra (Solanaceae): a scanning electron microscope study. Darwiniana, Nueva Serie, 34(1-4), 145–150. https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2014.341-4.395

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1-4 (1996)

Section

Anatomy and Morphology

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