ISSN:
1432-2048
Keywords:
Crystalline fibril
;
Endoplasmic reticulum
;
Nymphoides
;
Protophloem
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Endoplasmic reticulum in the root protophloem of Nymphoides peltata (S.G. Gmel.) O. Kuntze changes form as sieve elements differentiate. In immature sieve elements the individual endoplasmic reticulum (ER) cisternae form large irregular aggregates in the cytoplasm. In older immature sieve elements the ER aggregates are more ordered and membranes in them are convoluted. Although convoluted ER predominates in immature sieve elements the ER of the mature sieve elements consists mainly of flattened stacks of ER cisternae. Some of these stacks of ER may be derived from the existing convoluted ER. “Crystalline fibrils” first appear in the cytoplasm of the sieve element when the ER starts to aggregate. The crystalline fibrils move to the parietal layer of the sieve element along with the aggregates of ER. A possible ontogenetic relationship between ER and crystalline fibrils is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00389047
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