Achene micromorphology as a systematic aid to the taxonomic recognition of Cyperus cytotypes
Daniel E. Wujek, Paramjeet Cheema, Bir S.S. & F.J. Menapace How
Published on : 01-Jan-2022
DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.1997.07.02.06
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Achenes of Cyperus compressus L. and C. ,liffo rmis L. were examined employing scanning electron microscopy to ascertain if micromorphological characters can be used to delimit conscpecific cytotypes. Acid-treated achenes with their cuticle and outer periclinal walls removed revealed diagnostic micromorphological characters between the euploid cytotypes of C. compressus. No diagnostic micromorphological achene characters were observed between the euploid or, aneuploid cytotypes of C. diffo nnis. Our results support the utilization of achene micromorphology as a potential tool for the taxonomic recognition of euploid Cyperus cytotypes.
