Intraspecific variation in seed morphology of tribe vicieae (Papilionoidae) using scanning electron microscopy techniques

This study is focused on seed morphological and ultrastructural aspects in five genera and 12 species of tribe Vicieae. The seeds were characterized by oval to round shape, ovate or oblong outline, striate to papillate ornamentation, and wavy cell margin. Two distinctive cell patterns were observed; radiate and wavy, the testa cells in Vicia sativa superficially seem to form peltate hairs.
Source: Microscopy Research and Technique - Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research