Taxonomic significance and evolution of homobaric and heterobaric leaves in Adesmia clade species (Leguminosae – Papilionoideae)

• Published in: Perspectives in plant ecology, evolution and systematics Vol. 58; p. 125714
• Main Authors: Palermo, Fernanda Helena, Fortuna-Perez, Ana Paula, Chain, Heloísa Beltrami, Pezzini, Flávia Fonseca, Lewis, Gwilym Peter, de Oliveira, Rogério Antonio, Rodrigues, Tatiane Maria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.03.2023
• Subjects: Bundle sheath extensions; Evolution; Fabaceae; Habit; Leaf anatomy; Habit; Evolution; Bundle sheath extensions; Leaf anatomy; Fabaceae

The presence/absence of bundle sheath extensions (BSE) in a leaf blade allows the classification of the leaves as heterobaric or homobaric, respectively. The compartmentalization of the mesophyll by BSE is associated with differences in functional aspects of heterobaric and homobaric leaves, such as...