Liana anatomy: a broad perspective on structural evolution of the vascular system

V Angyalossy, MR Pace, AC Lima - Ecology of lianas, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Ecology of lianas, 2015Wiley Online Library
The vascular system of lianas exhibits a number of shared features that result from
convergent evolution and are independent of their taxonomic affinities. This chapter
explores the vascular system of lianas in major lineages addressing different aspects of their
anatomy, development, seasonal growth, and evolution. It summarizes the general aspects
of the vascular system of lianas. The chapter provides new data that show how the vascular
anatomy of lianas has evolved and diversified, and how lianas respond to environmental …
Summary
The vascular system of lianas exhibits a number of shared features that result from convergent evolution and are independent of their taxonomic affinities. This chapter explores the vascular system of lianas in major lineages addressing different aspects of their anatomy, development, seasonal growth, and evolution. It summarizes the general aspects of the vascular system of lianas. The chapter provides new data that show how the vascular anatomy of lianas has evolved and diversified, and how lianas respond to environmental cues. The vascular system of lianas is special since scandent plants must cope with very specific physical constraints inherent to their habit, including water transport along extremely long stems, and the demand for flexibility to accommodate twining. A higher abundance of axial parenchyma has been recorded in many lianas species in comparison to closely related trees and shrubs.
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