ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Ion secretion
;
leaf surface pH
;
Malvaceae
;
phylloplane
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary All of 19 different species of Malvaceae have high pH-values, pH 9.5 or higher, on one or both surfaces of mature leaves. This is due to the secretion of magnesium and potassium carbonate and bicarbonate. The unusual pH and ionic composition may be important for parasites and pathogens living in the phylloplane of Malvaceae.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01946445
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