Achene morphology of Turkish 'Carthamus' species

The present paper represents the macro and micro-characters of the achenes of Carthamus (Asteraceae) species naturally growing in Turkey. A diagnostic identification key, descriptions and images of achenes were given. SEM investigation of seed coat sculpturing revealed 3 distinct types of surface st...

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Published inAustralian Journal of Crop Science Vol. 6; no. 8; pp. 1260 - 1264
Main Authors Barcu Tarikahya Hacioglu, Yusuf Arslan, Ilhan Subasi, Duran Katar, Ali Savas Bulbul, Talip Ceter
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lismore, N.S.W Southern Cross Publishers 01.08.2012
Subjects
Analysis
Plant cells and tissues
Plant hormones
Plant morphology
Safflower
Varieties
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Summary:The present paper represents the macro and micro-characters of the achenes of Carthamus (Asteraceae) species naturally growing in Turkey. A diagnostic identification key, descriptions and images of achenes were given. SEM investigation of seed coat sculpturing revealed 3 distinct types of surface structure: I: Striate, II: Irregularly striate and III: Finely striate. Our research shows that achene morphology is of great value for taxonomist and for plant breeders for identification of Turkish Carthamus species without the need of herbarium specimen.
Bibliography:Australian Journal of Crop Science, Vol. 6, No. 8, Aug 2012, 1260-1264
Informit, Melbourne (Vic)
ISSN:1835-2693