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Casparian strips in the leaf intrastelar canals of Isoetes duriei bory, a mediterranean terrestrial species

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2000
Authors:D. Romeo, Troia, A., Burgarella, C., Bellini, E.
Journal:Annals of Botany
Volume:86
Issue:5
Pagination:1051 - 1054
Date Published:2000///
Keywords:Casparian strips, Endodermis, Fluorescence microscopy, Isoëtes duriei, Leaf anatomy, Lycopsida, Mediterranean
Abstract:

Anatomical observations, using light and fluorescence microscopy, were made on leaves of Isoetes duriei to verify the presence of casparian bands around the intrastelar canals. This peculiar anatomical feature, previously reported for some Isoetes species, is confirmed. The possible role of this endodermis-like structure, in the transport of water due to root pressure or in the accumulation of certain metabolites, is discussed in relation to the ecological and anatomical features of the species. (C) 2000 Annals of Botany Company.

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