Leaf epidermal features of Salix species (Salicaceae) and their systematic significance.

Abstract:

PREMISE OF THE STUDY:The classification of the genus Salix has historically been intrinsically difficult due to its propensity toward plasticity and high variation in diagnostic morphological characters. We investigated leaf epidermal characteristics, focusing on the stomatal apparatus because it may provide critical insights into the evolution and taxonomy of Salix and its closely related genera. METHODS:Light microscopy was used to examine the leaf epidermal features in 32 taxa of Salix. KEY RESULTS:Characters such as shape, size, and density of stomatal complexes were very useful in differentiating Salix species. Variation in features of stomatal apparatus in Salix is wider than previously known. Moreover, the type of stomatal complex proved to be very helpful in discriminating Chosenia as members of the genus Salix. CONCLUSIONS:The results of the present study support the placement of Chosenia within Salix and the combining of subgenera Chamaetia and Vetrix because of similarities in their unique stomatal apparatus.

journal_name

Am J Bot

authors

Ghahremaninejad F,Khalili Z,Maassoumi AA,Mirzaie-Nodoushan H,Riahi M

doi

10.3732/ajb.1100019

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-04-01 00:00:00

pages

769-77

issue

4

eissn

0002-9122

issn

1537-2197

pii

ajb.1100019

journal_volume

99

pub_type

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