Anatomy of Tuber as an Aid in Yam Biology Study

L. Degras and P. Mathurin

No 263180, 15th Annual Meeting, November 13-18, 1978, Paramaribo, Suriname from Caribbean Food Crops Society

Abstract: In spite of the part played by the Yam tuber in the clone perennity and economical value, its anatomy remains insufficiently studied. A simple study of D, alata, D. trifida, D. cayenensis, D. escu/enta and D. transversa sets up characters which enlighten tue species biology. In D. alata a very specific sclerenchymatous zone is interpreted as transfusion tissue. In all the species, cellular blocks, within the inner cortical parenchyma, make up the organizing poles of the tuber part set germination.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; International Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 17
Date: 1978-11-13
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.263180

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