Light and Electron Microscopy of the Resin Glands of Passiflora foetida (Passifloraceae)
1984; Wiley; Volume: 71; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/2443335
ISSN1537-2197
AutoresLenore T. Durkee, Chris W. Baird, Paul F. Cohen,
Tópico(s)Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects
ResumoAmerican Journal of BotanyVolume 71, Issue 4 p. 596-602 Special Paper LIGHT AND ELECTRON MICROSCOPY OF THE RESIN GLANDS OF PASSIFLORA FOETIDA (PASSIFLORACEAE) Lenore T. Durkee, Lenore T. Durkee Biology Department, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112Search for more papers by this authorChris W. Baird, Chris W. Baird Biology Department, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112Search for more papers by this authorPaul F. Cohen, Paul F. Cohen Biology Department, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112Search for more papers by this author Lenore T. Durkee, Lenore T. Durkee Biology Department, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112Search for more papers by this authorChris W. Baird, Chris W. Baird Biology Department, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112Search for more papers by this authorPaul F. Cohen, Paul F. Cohen Biology Department, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112Search for more papers by this author First published: 01 April 1984 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1537-2197.1984.tb12545.xCitations: 17AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Petiolar, bracteolar, and stipular glands from two varieties of Passiflora foetida were studied by both light and electron microscopy. These glands have previously been called nectaries. They do resemble the sugar-secreting glands of other Passiflora species with respect to their location and morphology. However, cytological studies together with chemical tests of the exudate support the view that the glands in the varieties studied actually secrete a resin-like substance which possibly functions as an anti-herbivore mechanism. Citing Literature Volume71, Issue4April 1984Pages 596-602 RelatedInformation
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