The mechanical role of the endodermis in Equisetum plant stems.

Abstract:

:The endodermis of different species of the genus Equisetum has different configurations, two or one continuous layers or a sheath only around the vascular bundles. The question whether the endodermis contributes to the mechanical stability of the aerial shoots is investigated in two ways: In a direct approach, the endodermis of segments of E. hyemale was dissected longitudinally and the mechanical stability against ovalization measured as a function of the orientation of the cuts with respect to the forces applied. A comparative approach tested the mechanical stability of eight different species of Equisetum against ovalization of the cross-section for samples, which were either fully turgescent or had reduced turgor pressure. The double-layer endodermis substantially contributed to the mechanical stability of E. affinis and E. hyemale. Equisetum arvense, E. pratense, E. sylvaticum, and E. telmateja are mechanically stabilized by their single layer of endodermis at least under conditions of low turgor pressure.

journal_name

Am J Bot

authors

Spatz HC,Emanns A

doi

10.3732/ajb.91.11.1936

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2004-11-01 00:00:00

pages

1936-8

issue

11

eissn

0002-9122

issn

1537-2197

pii

91/11/1936

journal_volume

91

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