Plant Taxonomy and Anatomy
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Micromorphological features of the leaves of eight common species of Sida in Uyo, Nigeria were examined, in order to determine the taxonomic relationship between them. Plant samples were randomly collected from four locations in Uyo... more
The aim of the study was to investigate the detail epidermal characteristics of the leaf for six species of the genus Lepidium in Iraq. The species investigated include L. aucheri, L. latifoliaum, L. perfoliatum, L. persicum, L. ruderale... more
Abstract: A study was conducted on the petiole anatomical characteristics of seven selected Malaysian mangrove species, which are representative of four genera in the Rhizophoraceae. These anatomical features can be very useful in... more
The epidermal cells are the most numerous, largest, and least specialized as well as, are structurally and functionally variable, which includes several differentiated cell types. The present study aims to investigate the epidermal... more
The root anatomy of 12 Amaranthus taxa (Amaranthaceae) was studied. The internal structures were evaluated as an anatomical character to clarify the taxonomic complexity in the genus. Transactions of young roots of the studied species... more
key words: Paleocene - Eocene - Ellesmere Island - Stenkul fiord _ Axel Heiberg Island - Napartulik - Fossi Forest Leaf - cuticle - stomata - micromorphology - Conifers: Metasequoia nathorstii Sveshn. - Glyptostrobus nordenskioldii... more
The occurrence and distribution of secretory cavities and tanniniferous cells in the tissues of four species of Nigerian Clusiaceae were investigated by light microscopy (LM), with respect to their taxonomic values. These species were... more
The present research deals with the unique species in genus of Koelpinia Pallas which is Koelpinia linearis Pall In Iraq. The morphological characters of stems, leaves, flowers and bracts were found to be important value to separate this... more
Lasiocephalus Willd. ex Schltdl. (Asteraceae-Senecioneae) present an diversity of growth forms, ranging from climbing to subcoriaceous subshrubs of narrow leaves, which all have a close relationship with the type of environment and... more
The association between plant life is determined by the need of sun light, humidity and air temperature. This physic conditions shape the character canopy constituent species association between eaglewood with other plants in the... more
Leaves of nine species of Ludwigia were collected from Southwestern Nigeria and the crude proteins were extracted and analysed by electrophoretic fractionation. The results shows that Ludwigia octovalvis var linearis, Ludwigia octovalvis... more
Fibre dimensions are of great significance due to their strong relationship with the strength properties of wood and paper. The fibre characteristics of three selected plant species (Verbenaceae family Duranta erecta and Lantana camara,... more
Correct identification of medicinal plants and quantification of their bioactive constituents are of utmost concern in the field of pharmacognosy and herbal medicine. The use of crude morphology in identification of medicinal plants... more
Studies on the Orchidaceae family in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park revealed a new occurrence for the family to the flora of the Goiás state. Bulbophyllum adiamantinum, hitherto considered endemic to the state of Minas Gerais, is... more
Pollen morphology of ten woody plant species was carried out using light microscope. The study adopted Erdtman method of pollen analysis. Pollen characters studied are pollen shape, aperture type, surface pattern, pollen size, and grain... more