ISSN:
1432-5225
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The fine structure of differentiating and mature sieve elements, tracheary elements and fibers of palms has been studied. The fine structure of sieve elements in general resembles that of the sieve elements in angiosperms except that not all the species of palms have P-protein. Material examined after taking precautions to minimize sudden release of pressure in the phloem indicate that the sieve-plate pores may be free of occlusions in intact sieve elements. Sieve elements in the basal parts of the stem estimated to be several decades old maintain their structural integrity and apparently remain functional throughout the life of the palm. Differentiating xylem elements are characterized by the presence of amoeboid plastids with electron-dense granular stroma. All the organelles normally present in meristematic cells are also present in differentiating tracheary elements. Bundles of microfilaments are often present in such elements. Structural changes that occur as the tracheary element matures are comparable to those observed in tracheary elements of other angiosperms. Xylem parenchymatous cells do not have the so called “protective wall layer.” The most striking ultrastructural feature in differentiating fibers of the root is the deep invagination of plasmalemma that traverses almost the entire width of the cell. The secondary wall of the fibers is characteristically multilayered.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00350831
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