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Typology of sclereids

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A resume on the morphological types of sclereids has been given under various typological heads with example drawn from the published literature to enhance their utility as distinct types in detailed description of sclereids. Depending on the constancy of the body shape the sclereids are classified into two main subdivisions: Monomorphic and Polymorphic. With some reservation, within the scope of the two subdivisions many types are recognised. It is emphasised that each type is a descriptive unit recognised for purpose of cogency in understanding.

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  1. Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta-14

    T. Ananda Rao

  2. G. C. Bose Biological Research Unit (Bangabasi College), Calcutta-9

    O. P. Bhupal

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Communicated by Prof. L. Narayana Rao,f.a.sc.

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Rao, T.A., Bhupal, O.P. Typology of sclereids. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 77, 41–55 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03045552

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