ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
Calcium-oxalate crystals
;
Development
;
Mucilage
;
Opuntia ficus-indica
;
Stereology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary In the succulent tissue ofOpuntia ficusindica development of calcium oxalate crystals was followed from the shoot apex to its base, using stereological analysis. The stereological parameters relating to the crystal cells were compared with those of mucilage cells, of the same tissue. A fairly monotonic relation between the stereological parameters of the two populations was noted. The possible physiological relation between the two cell populations is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01287447
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