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Cycad collicles (“leaflet nodules”)

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The presence of small knobs/nodules found on the adaxial leaflet surface of some Encephalartos species was investigated in 134 cycad species of nine genera. The knobs, referred to as collicles, were found to be the result of connecting mucilage canal ‘bridges’ over vascular bundles, connecting mucilage canals situated between adjacent parallel vascular bundles. Collicles were found on some Encephalartos species only and not always on all individuals of the same species. The possible taxonomic value of these collicles is discussed.

Source: South African Journal of Botany

DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2012.02.008

Authors: N. Grobbelaar, P.J. Robbertse

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Botany and Geology in Latin America and Caribbean

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,750

OpenAlex ID: W2027477435

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