Vascular connections between the receptacle and empty achenes in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Empty achenes in sunflower, particularly in the centre of the capitulum, may be caused by poor vascularization. This hypothesis was tested by microscopic examination and translocation experiments. Phloem and xylem were identified by fluorescence of aniline-blue-stained callose and autofluorescence,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 54(2003), 381 vom: 07. Jan., Seite 345-8
1. Verfasser: Alkio, Merianne (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Grimm, Eckhard
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of experimental botany
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't