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Studies on the distribution, structure and ontogeny of the floral sclereids inFagraea

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The present study deals with the distribution and structure of floral sclereids inFagraea fragrans Roxb.,F. ridleyii K. & G. andF. ceilanica Thunb. and their ontogeny inF. fragrans. The sclereids are diffuse, branched, with thick and stratified walls, showing pits, pit canals and spicules. On the basis of form, four types of sclereids have been recognised. The development of sclereids, both in the pedicel and ovary ofF. fragrans, is similar. Distribution and structure of sclereids in sepals seem to provide a distinct and sharp demarcating character for all the three species.

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  1. School of Plant Morphology, Meerut College, Meerut

    A. M. Bendre

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Communicated by Dr. V. Puri,f.a.sc.

Research contribution No. 86 from the School of Plant Morphology, Meerut College, Meerut.

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Bendre, A.M. Studies on the distribution, structure and ontogeny of the floral sclereids inFagraea . Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 66, 37–44 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051668

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