Leaf anatomy of Morinda citrifolia L. in Pahang, Malaysia, and its taxonomic significance

Mohd Asri, Nur Ain and Che Amri, Che Nurul Aini and Shahari, Rozilawati and Mohd Yunus, Noor Syaheera (2023) Leaf anatomy of Morinda citrifolia L. in Pahang, Malaysia, and its taxonomic significance. Revelation and Science, 1 (1 (Special Issue)). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2229-9645 E-ISSN 2229-9947

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Abstract

Leaf anatomical study has been conducted on Morinda citrifolia L. from family Rubiaceae in Kuantan, Pahang. The aim of this study was to identify and list characteristics of leaf anatomy that can be used to identify and classification of species and genus in the Rubiaceae family. Methods used in this study were cross section using sliding microtome, epidermis peeling and leaf clearing and observation under a light microscope. Results from this study showed few characteristics can be used in identification in species studied. The result of this study showed that the presence of collenchyma cells, sclerenchyma cells, cell inclusions such as raphide at the petiole and midrib and hypostomatic stomata can be useful as an additional data to identify species studied. In conclusion, leaf anatomy characteristics can be used as an additional characteristic in the identification and classification of selected Rubiaceae species.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Leaf anatomy, Morinda citrifolia
Subjects:	Q Science > QK Botany
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science
Depositing User:	Dr Che Nurul Aini Che Amri
Date Deposited:	24 Jan 2024 15:29
Last Modified:	24 Jan 2024 15:31
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110537

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