Palynological study on some species of Convolvulaceae and its taxonomic significance

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Botany Department, Faculty of Science-Qena, South Valley University, Egypt

2 Botany Department, Faculty of Science- Sohag, South Valley University, Egypt

Abstract

Pollen morphology of 34 species representing eight genera of
Convolvulaceae was investigated using light and scanning electron
microscopy. Three pollen types were recognized viz. Tricolpate
pollen type, Pantocolpate pollen type and Pantoporate pollen type.
Description of each type, a key to the investigated taxa as well as
LM and SEM micrographs of pollen grains are provided.

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