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Studies on foliar sclereids in dicotyledons

VII. Origin and development of sclerenchymatous idioblasts in the leaf ofManilkara hexandra (Roxb.) dubard

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The mature leaves ofManilkara hexandra exhibit sclerenchymatous idioblasts in close proximity to major veins and veinlets. It is found that the sclerenchymatous initials are transformed spongy cells near the differentiating procambial strands.

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  1. Botanical Survey of India, 63, Rajpur Road, Dehra Dun

    T. Ananda Rao

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Communicated by Dr. K. Subramanyam,f.a.sc.

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Ananda Rao, T. Studies on foliar sclereids in dicotyledons. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 52, 27–31 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03050049

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