Morphology of seed germination and haustorium formation in Cistanche deserticola
- VernacularTitle:荒漠肉苁蓉种子萌发与吸器形成的形态学研究
- Author:
Jinhua SHENG
;
Zhixi ZHAI
;
Yuhai GUO
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cistanche deserticola Y C Ma;
seed;
germination;
haustorium
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Object The process of seed germination and haustorium formation in Cistanche deserticola Y C Ma was observed Methods Seeds were inoculated on culture medium, the process of seed germination and haustorium formation were observed using light and electron microscopy Results The seedling sprouted after two weeks, then a tube like organ formed, finally the apex expanded to attachment organ The outer papillar surface of the extended apex bears wall protuberances that are encircled with a thick cuticular belt and covered with a thin cuticle Conclusion The seed germination of C deserticola is single pole of racidle The attachment organ adheres host first
