Pollen Flora of Pakistan-XXXI Capparidaceae

Authors : Anjum Perveen, Mohammad Qaiser

Pages : 389-395

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Publication Date : 9999-12-31

Article Type : Makaleler

Abstract :The pollen morphology of 14 species belonging to seven genera viz., Cadaba Forssk., Capparis L., Cleome L., Dipterygium Decaisne, Gynandropsis DC., Maerua Forssk., of the family Capparidaceae, was investigated using a light microscope and scanning microscope. The results confirm the eurypalynous nature of the family. However, palynology is significantly helpful at the specific level. Pollen grains usually radially symmetrical, isopolar, sub-prolate to prolate, generally tricolporate, often tetra-colporate. Tectum generally spinulose, or striate-rugulate, or rugulate-reticulate often sub-psilate.
Keywords : Capparidaceae, Pollen morphology and Pakistan Flora