ISSN:
1432-2145
Keywords:
Polymorphism
;
Ultrastructure
;
Pollen grains
;
Canna indica L
;
Tannin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Our investigations on Canna indica L. indicate that the pollen of this species is polymorphic: there are two types of pollen — a larger type and a comparatively smaller type. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the presence of small vacuoles containing tannic substances in the generative cell (GC) of the larger grains: the GC of the mature grain contained a higher quantity of tannins than the GC of the immature grain. Mitochondria, lipid bodies, rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and microtubular bundles were present in the cytoplasm of the GC. Numerous mitochondria, lipid bodies and plastids were also present in the vegetative cell (VC), with the mitochondria clustered around the vegetative nucleus. The plastids were observed to be associated with the RER cisterns. During the maturation process, the number of starch grains contained in the plastids decreased.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00192766
