Updated methods for seed shape analysis

E Cervantes, JJ Martín, E Saadaoui - Scientifica, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Morphological variation in seed characters includes differences in seed size and shape.
Seed shape is an important trait in plant identification and classification. In addition it has …

Seed coat morphology and sculpturing of selected invasive alien plants from lesser Himalaya Pakistan and their systematic implications

F Anjum, A Mir, Y Shakir, M Zafar… - BioMed Research …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Invasive alien species (IAS) are considered as the second major threat to biodiversity after
habitat destruction worldwide. They are aggressive competitors and dominate an ecosystem …

Seed morphology of 31 Euphorbia L. species (Euphorbiaceae) in Turkey and their taxonomic significance

A Patterson, MC Karaismailoğlu… - Microscopy Research …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This paper includes a comprehensive taxonomical study based on seed morphology of 31
Euphorbia L species from Türkiye. The studied Euphorbia taxa have been examined for …

Palynological investigation of some Euphorbia L. (Euphorbiaceae) taxa from Turkey using light and scanning electron microscopy

N Şafak Odabaşı - Microscopy Research and Technique, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Euphorbia L., one of the largest genera of angiosperms, is represented by the subgenera
Esula Pers. and Chamaesyce Raf. in Turkey. Subg. Esula is confined mainly to Eurasia …

Seed morphology in Euphorbia and its taxonomic applications: a case study in São Paulo, Brazil

OLM da Silva, I Cordeiro, MBR Caruzo - Brazilian Journal of Botany, 2016 - Springer
Euphorbia L., with around 2000 species, is the biggest genus of Euphorbiaceae and one of
the largest and most diverse genera within Angiosperms. It shows an almost cosmopolitan …

Sphaerocrystals in seeds of Euphorbia subgenus Esula (Euphorbiaceae): morphology, occurrence, and relationship with phylogeny

DV Geltman, NA Medvedeva, GE Titova… - Botanical Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The term 'sphaerocrystals'(also sphaerites) in classic plant morphology was usually applied
to spherical bodies visible in polarized light with a characteristic 'Maltese cross' and …

Seed morphology of some taxa of the genus Euphorbia L.(Euphorbiaceae) in Turkey and its taxonomic significance

M KURŞAT, B Başer, F Özbey… - Turkish Journal of …, 2023 - journals.tubitak.gov.tr
The morphological characteristics of seeds are not affected by environmental factors and
can be used to identify the Euphorbia taxa. The present study aims to determine the …

First report of ultra-sculpturing and taxonomic implications of seed morphology of selected genus Euphorbia L

H Shah, M Ahmad, M Zafar, A Ullah, S Ahmad… - Genetic Resources and …, 2024 - Springer
The genus Euphorbia L. characterizes a diverse and ubiquitous range of flowering plants
across numerous habitats worldwide. The study aimed to resolve the taxonomic significance …

Germination niche of a pioneer woody species (Manihot grahamii hook.): a strategy of seed heat stimulation to cope with disturbance in dry subtropical forests

SR Zeballos, P Venier, M Pereyra, D Simian… - Seed Science …, 2023 - cambridge.org
Light and temperature conditions trigger germination in specific temporal windows and
microhabitats, thus determining the germination niche of plant species. Manihot species …

[HTML][HTML] Curvature Analysis of Seed Silhouettes in the Euphorbiaceae

E Cervantes, JJ Martín-Gómez, DG del Pozo, Á Tocino - Seeds, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Euphorbiaceae is a large, diverse, and cosmopolitan family of monoecious or dioecious
trees, shrubs, herbs, and lianas. Their name comes from Euphorbia, one of the largest …