Title of article :
SPORE MORPHOLOGY OF CHEILANTHES PERSICA (BORY) METT. EX KUHN AND ITS DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
Author/Authors :
Masoumi ، Mohammad Razi University of Kermanshah , Ghasempour ، Hamid Reza Razi University of Kermanshah , Sobhi ، Javad Razi University of Kermanshah
Abstract :
Cheilanthes persica (Bory) Mett. ex Kuhn. (Pteridaceae) is one of the resurrection ferns that fully dries during drought stress and after re-watering will be revived. Fresh material obtained from Kermanshah province, west of Iran (Tagh-e-bostan) and cultured in growth chamber and its developmental stages and life cycle were examined. The spore morphology was studied. The spore had tetrahedral tetrad with discontinuous microreticulate ornamentation.
Keywords :
distribution , Halongia , Life cycle , Monocot , Pteridaceae , Palynology , Kermanshah
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
